Humboldt

The Humboldt school district in Kansas consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the district as a whole is underperforming, with a ranking of 216 out of 266 in the state, a few schools stand out. Humboldt High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranked 66 out of 327 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the state average in science proficiency for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Humboldt Elementary School lags behind the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, despite showing relatively strong science proficiency for 5th-grade students.

The Humboldt school district faces several challenges, including high rates of economic disadvantage. All three schools for which data is available have free and reduced lunch rates above 49%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This could be a contributing factor to the overall low academic performance observed in the district. Additionally, the varying spending per student across the schools, from $5,114 at Humboldt Middle School to $7,311 at Humboldt High School, indicates an uneven distribution of resources, which may impact the quality of education provided.

Despite the district's current challenges, the data suggests there is room for improvement. By addressing the economic disadvantages faced by students and ensuring more equitable resource allocation, the Humboldt school district may be able to raise the overall performance of its schools and provide a better educational experience for its students.