Summary:
The 67050 zip code is home to two schools: Garden Plain Elementary and Garden Plain High, both part of the Renwick school district. Based on the available data, Garden Plain Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
In contrast, Garden Plain High School appears to be underperforming, with its statewide ranking dropping from the top 15% to the top 34% of Kansas high schools in the past year. The school's test scores are below the Renwick district and state averages in several subject areas, particularly in Mathematics. This disparity in performance between the elementary and high school levels within the same district is noteworthy and warrants further investigation.
Both schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a student population from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. Garden Plain Elementary spends $9,039 per student, which is higher than the state average, while Garden Plain High spends $14,304 per student. The difference in spending does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes at the high school level based on the available data.
Thank you for your feedback!