Macksville

The Macksville school district in Kansas consists of two schools - Macksville Elementary and Macksville High. While Macksville Elementary is a relatively strong performer, ranking in the top half of Kansas elementary schools, Macksville High faces significant academic challenges, ranking in the bottom third of Kansas high schools.

Macksville Elementary outperforms the state averages in most subject areas, with particularly strong 3rd and 5th grade math scores. In contrast, Macksville High lags the state averages, with only 21.05% of 10th graders proficient or better in English and 5.26% in 10th grade math. Both schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 63.06% for the elementary school and 68.6% for the high school.

Despite the funding and staffing levels, with both schools spending around $16,600 per student and having low student-teacher ratios, the performance gap between the elementary and high school is quite significant. Further analysis of the specific strategies and programs employed at the elementary school, as well as the root causes of the high school's academic struggles, could help the district address this disparity and improve outcomes for all students.