Satanta

The small town of Satanta, Kansas is home to two schools - Satanta Junior-Senior High and Satanta Elementary. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom 25-30% of their respective categories within the state over the past 3 years, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to the students of Satanta.

Satanta Junior-Senior High School serves grades 6-12 and has a small enrollment of 123 students. The school's test scores are alarmingly low, with only 11.76% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 5.88% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 27.57% and 21.31% respectively. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.6, which could be a positive factor. Satanta Elementary School, serving grades PK-5 with 116 students, also struggles with low rankings and mixed test scores, particularly in Mathematics.

A common challenge faced by both schools is the high rate of economic disadvantage among the student population, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic struggles observed in the Satanta schools. Addressing the gaps in performance, particularly in Mathematics, and supporting the economically disadvantaged students should be key priorities for the Satanta school district. Leveraging the potential staffing advantages and implementing targeted interventions could be important steps in improving outcomes for the students of Satanta.