Summary:
The 67211 zip code area of Wichita, Kansas is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area generally perform below the Wichita and Kansas state averages, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Gardiner Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state averages. In contrast, Chisholm Life Skills Center, an alternative high school, spends the most per student at $29,959, more than twice the amount spent at the other high school, East High. Despite this, East High has the highest proficiency rates among the high schools in the 67211 zip code.
Across the schools in this area, the data reveals significant economic challenges, with all schools having very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78% to 96%. This suggests that the student population is facing substantial hardship, which may contribute to the overall lower academic performance compared to the Wichita and Kansas state averages. However, the data also indicates that with the right strategies and resources, schools in this area have the potential to improve and better serve their students.
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