Summary:
The Stafford Middle School/High School is the sole high school serving the Stafford area, providing education for grades 6-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates on state assessments consistently below the state average.
The school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly in recent years, going from 202 out of 318 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024 to 265 out of 324 in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science is consistently below the state average, indicating that the school may be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $18,116 for the 2018-2019 school year, the school's academic performance does not appear to be reflecting this investment. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 68.42% in 2022-2023. While the low student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, it does not seem to be translating into stronger academic outcomes for the students.
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