Summary:
The 67349 zip code area is home to two alternative schools, both part of the West Elk school district. While the schools share a similar classification, the data reveals notable differences in their performance and student populations.
The standout school in this area is West Elk Schools, which has a larger student body of 378 students compared to 173 at West Elk Virtual Academy. West Elk Schools also boasts a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1, while the virtual academy has a ratio of 24.3. However, West Elk Schools struggles with lower-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
The data also reveals significant differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations. West Elk Schools has a high free and reduced lunch rate of 55.56%, indicating a large population of economically disadvantaged students, while West Elk Virtual Academy has a much lower rate of 1.73%. This disparity in socioeconomic factors may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the two schools, and the district may need to explore additional resources and strategies to support the needs of economically disadvantaged students at West Elk Schools.
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