Summary:
The 67880 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). While the schools in this district generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, Sullivan Elementary stands out as the highest performing, with stronger test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state. In contrast, the Ulysses High and Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC) virtual high school have significantly lower proficiency rates in these core subjects.
The data also reveals stark economic disparities among the schools, with the elementary and middle schools having very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 70.83% to 76.39%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. In contrast, the UCLC virtual high school stands out with a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of just 3.61%, suggesting its student population may come from more affluent backgrounds.
Overall, the schools in the Ulysses school district face significant challenges, with most performing well below state averages. However, the standout performance of Sullivan Elementary and the unique characteristics of the UCLC virtual high school provide some interesting points of comparison and potential areas for further investigation.
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