Norton Community Schools

The Norton Community Schools district in Kansas consists of three schools: Eisenhower Elementary, Norton High, and Norton Junior High. The data reveals a mixed picture, with Norton High standing out as a relatively stronger performer, while the elementary and middle schools face significant academic challenges.

Norton High is ranked 113 out of 318 Kansas high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in several test score categories, including 10th grade English Language Arts and 11th grade Science. Additionally, Norton High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1. In contrast, Norton Junior High struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grades.

The data also reveals high free and reduced lunch rates across all three schools, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district. This socioeconomic factor may be a significant contributor to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools, and the district should consider targeted interventions and support programs to address these needs. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the secondary schools, coupled with their stronger academic performance, suggests a potential correlation between funding and educational outcomes, though further analysis would be needed to determine the specific drivers of this relationship.