Summary:
The 66103 zip code area of Kansas City, Kansas is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. Based on the available data, Frank Rushton Elementary stands out as the highest performing school in the group, with stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the other schools in the area. However, overall performance across the schools remains low, with most falling well below state averages.
The data reveals significant challenges, with Rosedale Middle appearing to be the lowest performing school, ranking in the bottom 5% of Kansas middle schools. Proficiency rates at Rosedale Middle are particularly concerning, with only 4.31% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 23.93%. While Frank Rushton Elementary stands out, its own proficiency rates are still quite low, indicating that substantial improvements are needed across the board to bring these schools up to state-level performance.
The schools in this zip code serve predominantly low-income student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 55.76% at Rosedale Middle to over 90% at Noble Prentis Elementary. This suggests potential equity issues and challenges in providing high-quality education to the students in this Kansas City community.
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