Bluestem

The Bluestem school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Bluestem Elementary School and Bluestem Junior/Senior High. Both schools are performing below the state average on key metrics like test scores and school rankings, with no clear standout schools in the district.

Bluestem Elementary School is ranked 502 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. Bluestem Junior/Senior High is ranked 241 out of 318 Kansas high schools and also has a 1-star rating, with lower proficiency rates compared to the state, particularly in Mathematics.

Both schools have seen their rankings decline over the past three school years, indicating a concerning trend of underperformance. Additionally, the high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest that the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student learning and academic outcomes. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the schools are not demonstrating commensurate improvements in their performance, raising questions about the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation and utilization.