Summary:
The 67204 zip code area of Wichita, Kansas is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the area has a mix of school performance, two standout elementary schools, Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary and McLean Science/Technical Magnet Elementary, consistently rank among the top in the state with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the Wichita district and state averages.
The other schools in the area tend to have lower performance, with proficiency rates well below state averages. Notably, Pleasant Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 20% of Kansas middle schools. Interestingly, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between spending per student and school performance, as the higher-performing magnet schools actually spend less per student than some of the lower-performing schools.
A key factor impacting school performance in this area is the very high rates of economic disadvantage, with 60-90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Targeted interventions and support for students from low-income backgrounds could be an important strategy to address the performance gap between the magnet schools and the other schools in the 67204 zip code area.
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