Ulysses

The Ulysses school district in Kansas serves 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the district as a whole significantly underperforms state averages on standardized tests, Sullivan Elementary stands out as the highest performing school, with stronger test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state.

The Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC), a virtual high school, has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 3.61% compared to the other Ulysses schools, which range from 64.83% to 76.39%, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population. Overall, the Ulysses school district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests, likely tied to the high poverty levels in the district.

The relatively low spending per student, combined with the high-poverty student population, raises questions about whether the district is allocating resources effectively to support student needs. Addressing equity concerns and ensuring effective resource allocation will be critical for improving outcomes across the Ulysses school district.