Summary:
The St Francis Community School district in Kansas operates two schools: St Francis Elementary and St Francis High. Both schools have seen significant declines in their statewide rankings in recent years, indicating they are underperforming compared to their peers.
Test scores at both schools are well below state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.37% of students at St Francis Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. Both schools also have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges facing the student populations.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the academic outcomes remain poor. This contrast between resource inputs and outputs suggests the district and schools need to closely examine their instructional practices, curriculum, and other factors to identify areas for improvement and ensure students receive a high-quality education.
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