Summary:
The Stanton Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Stanton Elementary School and Stanton High School. While the elementary school is a strong performer, ranking 116 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools, the high school struggles, ranking 178 out of 215 high schools in the state.
Stanton Elementary School consistently outperforms state averages on standardized tests, with 81% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 63%. The school also has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 36.23%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Stanton High School lags behind state averages, with only 18.75% of students meeting or exceeding the state's ACT English benchmark and 21.88% meeting or exceeding the ACT Math benchmark.
The significant performance gap between the two schools in the Stanton Community Schools district is noteworthy and suggests potential issues with curriculum alignment, teacher quality, or other factors that impact student achievement as they progress through the system. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the high school level ($27,150 vs. $17,525 at the elementary) is surprising and may indicate inefficiencies or misalignment in the district's budget allocation.
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