Summary:
The 66047 zip code in Kansas is home to two high-performing schools: Lawrence Southwest Middle School and Sunflower Elementary. Both schools consistently rank among the top schools in the state, with Lawrence Southwest Middle School placing in the top 40-63 middle schools and Sunflower Elementary ranking in the top 129-224 elementary schools in Kansas over the past three years.
Lawrence Southwest Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 39.54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.8% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. The school consistently outperforms the Lawrence and Kansas averages in several grade-level test score categories. Sunflower Elementary also demonstrates impressive academic achievement, with 45.71% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44.67% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades, outperforming the Lawrence and Kansas averages in several grade-level test score categories.
Both schools serve diverse student populations, with Lawrence Southwest Middle School having a 26.83% free/reduced lunch rate and Sunflower Elementary having a 46.58% free/reduced lunch rate. Despite these differences in socioeconomic factors, the schools maintain strong academic performance, suggesting a focus on educational excellence within the Lawrence school district. The slightly higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Southwest Middle School may contribute to its higher statewide ranking and academic success.
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