Summary:
The Oakley school district in Kansas consists of three schools - Oakley Elementary, Oakley Middle School, and Oakley Senior High. The data reveals a mixed picture, with Oakley Middle School standing out as the strongest performer, while Oakley Senior High faces declining performance and Oakley Elementary shows inconsistent results across grade levels.
Oakley Middle School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 166 out of 362 Kansas middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Oakley district and state averages in several test score categories, indicating strong academic achievement. In contrast, Oakley Senior High has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 133 out of 324 high schools in 2021-2022 to 224 out of 318 in 2023-2024, accompanied by lower proficiency rates in core subjects.
The data also reveals inconsistent performance across grade levels within the same schools, with Oakley Elementary showing strong 3rd-grade test scores but much lower 4th-grade scores. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at Oakley Middle School and Oakley Senior High suggest potential equity concerns, and the higher spending per student at the high school may indicate an imbalance in resource allocation within the district.
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