Spearville

The Spearville school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Spearville Elementary and Spearville Junior/Senior High. While Spearville Elementary is a standout performer, ranking in the top 15% of Kansas elementary schools, the junior/senior high school lags behind, ranking in the middle of Kansas high schools.

Spearville Elementary consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and maintains a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 32.18%, suggesting a more affluent student population. The school spends $9,192 per student and has a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, providing more individualized attention. In contrast, Spearville Junior/Senior High has more mixed academic performance, with some grades exceeding state averages and others falling below. The high school has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 26.79% and spends $12,598 per student, with a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

The significant performance gap between the elementary and high school suggests a potential disconnect in the educational continuity and support for students as they transition from one level to the next. Further investigation into the factors contributing to this gap and strategies to enhance the high school's academic outcomes could be valuable for the district in order to ensure all students in Spearville receive a high-quality education.