Summary:
The 67054 zip code area is home to two schools - Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High and Kiowa County High School, both part of the Kiowa County school district. While Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High is a standout performer, ranking among the top elementary schools in Kansas, Kiowa County High School lags behind, performing below average compared to other high schools in the state.
Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently exceeds state averages on academic assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, the school spends $12,870 per student, higher than the state average. In contrast, Kiowa County High School is ranked 246 out of 318 high schools and has only a 1-star rating, with significantly lower test scores than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics.
The significant difference in performance between the two schools within the same district is noteworthy and warrants further investigation. While the high school spends more per student ($18,740) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 5.3, these factors alone do not seem to be driving academic success. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to the high school's lower achievement, such as curriculum, teaching quality, or resource allocation, could provide valuable insights to enhance educational outcomes across all grade levels in the district.
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