Summary:
The 66616 zip code area in Topeka, Kansas is home to two schools - State Street Elementary and Chase Middle School, both part of the Topeka Public Schools district. Unfortunately, these schools are performing significantly below state averages in key academic metrics, with both schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective categories in Kansas.
State Street Elementary is ranked 526 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, with only 26.46% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 25.35% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.55% and 31.6% respectively. Chase Middle School fares even worse, ranking 331 out of 362 Kansas middle schools with a 0-star rating, and just 13.85% and 11.43% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively.
The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools, 88.6% at State Street Elementary and 92.59% at Chase Middle School, suggest that the student population in this area is predominantly from low-income households, which likely contributes to the schools' lower academic performance. Additionally, the Topeka Public Schools district is ranked near the bottom of all districts in Kansas, and the relatively low per-student spending at both schools may be a factor in their underperformance. While the student-teacher ratios are lower than the state average, more targeted, individualized instruction and support for students may be needed to address the significant educational challenges faced by these schools.
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