Summary:
The 66604 zip code area of Topeka, Kansas is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 traditional public high school and 1 public charter high school). While the schools in this area face challenges with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantage, some schools stand out for their strong academic performance.
Whitson Elementary is a top performer, ranking in the top 40% of Kansas elementary schools and demonstrating high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. McCarter Elementary also performs well, ranking in the top 60% of Kansas elementary schools with above-average proficiency rates. In contrast, Hope Street Charter Academy, the only public charter high school in the area, has the lowest overall performance among the schools in the data set.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with the higher-performing elementary schools outpacing the middle and high schools. Interestingly, the school with the highest per-student spending, Hope Street Charter Academy, has the lowest overall performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student demographics, may play a more significant role in student achievement. Understanding the unique strengths and challenges of each school can inform efforts to improve educational outcomes and equity in the Topeka Public Schools district.
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