Summary:
The Oskaloosa Public Schools district in Kansas consists of two schools: Oskaloosa Elementary (grades PK-6) and Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12). While both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings over the past three years, they face distinct challenges and strengths.
Oskaloosa Elementary has experienced a drop in its statewide ranking, from 304th out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 363rd out of 653 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with 5th-grade students excelling in English Language Arts but struggling in 4th-grade Math. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher-than-average level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Similarly, Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 103rd out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 247th out of 318 in 2023-2024. The high school's performance on state assessments is generally lower than the state average, with only 13.15% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 27.57% statewide. Like the elementary school, Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance.
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