Goessel

The Goessel school district in Kansas consists of two schools - Goessel High School and Goessel Elementary School. While Goessel High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas high schools, with strong test scores and a low student-teacher ratio, Goessel Elementary School has performed at a more average level compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Goessel High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a ranking as high as 48th out of 327 high schools in Kansas in the 2022-2023 school year. The high school's test scores generally exceed state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Goessel Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between the 235th and 418th position out of around 650 elementary schools, and its test scores are more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.

The data also reveals a potential socioeconomic difference between the two schools, with Goessel High School having a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 26.88% compared to 40.3% at Goessel Elementary School. This suggests that the high school serves a more economically advantaged student population, which could be a factor in its stronger academic performance. Further investigation into the factors driving these differences could provide valuable insights for the district and help guide efforts to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students in Goessel.