Summary:
The 66067 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 virtual school. While a few standout schools like Sunflower Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School consistently perform above district and state averages, the majority of schools in the area struggle to meet state standards, particularly at the high school level.
Ottawa Senior High, the district's main high school, has proficiency rates around 15-25% in core subjects, well below the state averages of 20-30%. This declining performance over the past few years is a concerning trend. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Virtual School appears to be underperforming compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools in the area, with only 13 students and a very high student-teacher ratio.
The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54% to 73% across the elementary and middle schools, indicate a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. This raises questions about equity and access to quality education, as the data suggests significant variation in educational outcomes within the Ottawa district.
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