Summary:
The 67731 zip code area is home to two small schools, Cheylin Elementary and Cheylin Junior/Senior High, both of which are part of the Cheylin school district. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, they have struggled academically, with Cheylin Elementary seeing a significant decline in its statewide ranking and both schools performing below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Cheylin Elementary has seen a concerning trend, dropping from the 122nd best elementary school in Kansas in 2018-2019 to the 517th best in 2022-2023. Meanwhile, Cheylin Junior/Senior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2020-2021. Both schools have a majority white student population, with Cheylin Elementary having a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the junior/senior high.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools are not performing well compared to state averages. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the quality of instruction. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, which is often associated with lower academic performance, may be contributing to the low test scores across both schools. Addressing these challenges and improving educational outcomes for the students in this community will require further analysis and targeted interventions.
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