Central

The Central school district in Kansas has two schools - Central Elementary and Central Junior-Senior High. The data shows that Central Junior-Senior High has seen significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating over the past few years. This high school outperforms the state average in 10th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Meanwhile, Central Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating and excels in 6th-grade English Language Arts and 5th-grade Science compared to state averages.

Both schools serve a population with high free and reduced lunch rates, over 50%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. However, the data suggests the district is allocating more resources to the secondary level, with Central Junior-Senior High spending $14,464 per student compared to $10,475 per student at the elementary school. This may be contributing to the high school's improved performance.

Overall, the Central school district appears to be making strides in improving student outcomes, particularly at the high school level. The district's focus on targeted subject areas and resource allocation may be key factors in driving this progress, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.