Summary:
The 67422 zip code area is home to two schools - Bennington Elementary and Bennington Junior High/High School, both part of the Twin Valley school district. While Bennington Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools with a 4-star rating, the junior high/high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, now in the top 70% of Kansas high schools with a 3-star rating.
Bennington Elementary stands out with its strong academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the high school, indicating a relatively more affluent student population. In contrast, Bennington Junior High/High School's test scores generally lag behind the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
The similar per-student spending between the two schools, despite the performance differences, raises questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized within the district. The strong performance of Bennington Elementary highlights the critical role that quality elementary education can play in setting students up for success in their academic careers, while the declining performance at the high school level suggests potential areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
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