Summary:
The 67226 zip code area in Wichita, Kansas is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Circle Greenwich Elementary and Gammon Elementary) and 1 high school (Northeast Magnet High School). The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance within this small geographic area.
Circle Greenwich Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 30-83 elementary schools in Circle district and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the Wichita and Kansas state averages across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Gammon Elementary and Northeast Magnet High School have lower performance and rankings, with test scores well below state benchmarks.
The data suggests socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in driving these performance gaps. Circle Greenwich Elementary has a relatively low 20.78% free/reduced lunch rate, compared to 85.28% at Gammon Elementary and 60.32% at Northeast Magnet High School. Additionally, Circle Greenwich achieves higher performance with relatively less funding, spending $8,983 per student compared to $13,093 at Gammon Elementary and $10,840 at Northeast Magnet High School.
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