Summary:
The Barber County North school district in Kansas has only one elementary school, Medicine Lodge Grade School. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and is the sole elementary option for families in the area.
Medicine Lodge Grade School has consistently performed below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels over the past two school years. The school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking of 435 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools indicate that it is struggling academically compared to other schools in the state. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, as it has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 56.54%. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $10,810 for the 2018-2019 school year suggests that it may be facing funding constraints that could impact its ability to provide resources and support for student learning. While the school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade is higher than the state average, the overall academic performance data indicates that Medicine Lodge Grade School has significant room for improvement in order to better serve the educational needs of its students.
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