Summary:
The Marais Des Cygnes Valley region of Kansas has only one high school, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student and has a small class size, it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state, ranking 164 out of 318 Kansas high schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School has mixed results. Its 10th grade students scored higher than the state average in Mathematics (26.08% proficient vs. 21.31%) and 11th grade students scored higher in Science (33.33% proficient vs. 27.37%), but the school's 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate (16%) was well below the state average (27.57%). Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.05% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests that Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School is facing challenges in student achievement, with a concerning trend of declining performance over the past few years. While the school's small class sizes and high spending per student may indicate a focus on providing a quality education, the academic results indicate room for improvement in curriculum and instruction, particularly in English Language Arts. As the only high school serving the Marais Des Cygnes Valley region, the school's performance is an important factor for families considering educational options in the area.
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