Summary:
The 66415 zip code in Kansas is home to two schools: Centralia Elementary and Centralia High, both part of the Vermillion district. While Centralia Elementary is a standout performer, ranking in the top 15% of Kansas elementary schools, Centralia High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from the top 5% to the bottom third of Kansas high schools.
Centralia Elementary boasts impressive proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and its relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 30% suggest it serves a more economically advantaged student population. In contrast, Centralia High's proficiency rates lag behind the district and state, and its statewide ranking has plummeted from 17 to 217 out of 318 Kansas high schools.
The stark difference in performance between the elementary and high school within the same district raises questions about curriculum alignment, teacher quality, and other factors that may be contributing to the high school's declining fortunes. While Centralia High has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.1 compared to 19.2 at the elementary school, this does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes. The data provides a detailed look at the schools in the 66415 zip code, highlighting the need for further investigation to understand the root causes behind the divergent trends in their performance.
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