Summary:
The Turner-Kansas City school district in Kansas is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools face challenges common to high-need student populations, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Junction Elementary ranks the highest among the 4 schools, placing 448th out of 653 Kansas elementary schools. It boasts the strongest mathematics proficiency across all grades and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 69.39%. Midland Trail also performs well, ranking 420th and outpacing district and state averages in science proficiency. However, the other schools, Turner Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary, generally underperform state benchmarks in English language arts and mathematics.
Across the district, high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 69.39% to 81.98%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. Funding also varies, with Midland Trail spending the most per student at $10,675, compared to Turner Elementary's $8,518 per student. These disparities likely contribute to the performance differences observed between the schools. Targeted interventions and support will be crucial to address the unique needs of each school and drive improvements district-wide.
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