Summary:
The 67216 zip code area of Wichita, Kansas is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area generally perform below the Wichita and Kansas state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Paul B Cooper Elementary and Oaklawn Elementary are the top-performing schools, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and 5th grade science compared to their peers. However, even these higher-performing schools still lag behind state averages. In contrast, Sowers Alternative High School has the lowest performance metrics, with 0% of students proficient in core subjects.
The schools in the 67216 zip code serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 78.36% to 94.27%. This high level of poverty likely contributes to the overall lower academic performance. Additionally, there are significant disparities in per-student spending, from $9,831 at Anderson Elementary to $65,376 at Wells Alternative Middle School, which may impact the resources and services available to students.
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