Summary:
The Canton-Galva school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Canton-Galva Elementary and Canton-Galva Junior/Senior High. Both schools are performing below the state average on various academic metrics, with the junior/senior high school ranking 277 out of 318 Kansas high schools and the elementary school ranking 439 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools.
The proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science at both schools are generally lower than the state averages. Additionally, the junior/senior high school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 121 out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 277 out of 318 in 2023-2024. Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting that the district may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to the academic underperformance.
The data also reveals a discrepancy in spending per student, with the junior/senior high school spending $14,856 per student compared to $11,787 per student at the elementary school. This may indicate a need to re-evaluate the allocation of resources within the district to ensure equitable distribution and targeted support for the lower-performing schools. Overall, the Canton-Galva school district appears to be facing systemic challenges that require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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