Summary:
The schools in Morris County, Kansas include 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals significant variation in school performance, with Prairie Heights Elementary School standing out as a top performer, while Council Grove Elementary School lags behind.
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks 158 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It significantly outperforms the county and state averages in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Council Grove Junior Senior High School, ranked 43 out of 318 Kansas high schools, outperforms the state in 10th grade ELA and Math, as well as 11th grade Science. Meanwhile, Council Grove Elementary School has lower proficiency rates compared to the county and state.
The data suggests a potential relationship between school spending and performance, with the higher-spending schools, Council Grove Junior Senior High School and Prairie Heights Elementary School, demonstrating stronger academic outcomes. Additionally, the school with the lowest student-teacher ratio, Prairie Heights Elementary, also has the best performance, highlighting the importance of individualized attention.
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