Summary:
The Caney Valley school district in Kansas consists of two schools - Lincoln Memorial Elementary and Caney Valley High School. While the district as a whole is ranked 17th out of 266 districts in the state, the performance of these two schools varies significantly.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 94th out of 653 elementary schools in Kansas and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores consistently exceed the district and state averages, with 51.81% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 46% for the district and 33.55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 49.34% and spends $10,141 per student, suggesting efficient resource allocation.
In contrast, Caney Valley High School appears to be underperforming, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 57th and 97th out of 318-327 high schools over the past 3 years. The high school's test scores trail the elementary school and state averages, indicating room for improvement. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 43.12% is also lower than the elementary school, and it spends $11,219 per student, which is higher than the elementary school.
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