Summary:
The North Jackson area has two schools - Jackson Heights Elementary School and Jackson Heights High School and Middle School. While Jackson Heights Elementary is a standout performer, ranking among the top 15% of elementary schools in Kansas, the high school and middle school have seen a significant decline in their statewide ranking, dropping from the top 10% to the bottom 25% of Kansas high schools.
Jackson Heights Elementary boasts consistently high test scores, significantly above the North Jackson district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 40.35%, suggesting a more affluent student population, and spends $9,361 per student, which is higher than the typical spending in Kansas. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8, indicating smaller class sizes.
In contrast, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School underperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly, and its test scores are below the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The high school and middle school also spends more per student ($16,443) compared to the elementary school, which may indicate an imbalance in resource allocation that could be contributing to the performance gap.
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