Summary:
The 67876 zip code in Kansas is home to two schools: Spearville Elementary and Spearville Junior/Senior High. Spearville Elementary has consistently ranked highly among Kansas elementary schools, placing 37th out of 668 schools in the 2021-2022 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Spearville Junior/Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 74th out of 324 high schools in 2021-2022 to 138th out of 318 in 2023-2024.
Spearville Elementary's test scores exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels, indicating a strong commitment to academic excellence. The school's enrollment is 174 students, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Spearville Junior/Senior High, on the other hand, has mixed test scores, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school's enrollment is 168 students, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.
The data also reveals differences in funding and resource allocation between the two schools. Spearville Junior/Senior High has a higher spending per student ($12,598) compared to Spearville Elementary ($9,192), which may suggest a focus on secondary education. However, the stronger academic performance of Spearville Elementary suggests the need to examine how resources are being utilized and distributed across the Spearville district. Additionally, both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant proportion of students from low-income families, which could be a factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying potential areas for targeted support.
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