Summary:
The 69145 zip code area is home to two schools - Mary Lynch Elementary and Kimball Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Kimball Public Schools district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share some concerning trends, including declining statewide rankings and underperformance on key academic metrics compared to state averages.
Mary Lynch Elementary has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, falling from 180 in 2021-2022 to 366 in 2020-2021. The school performs below the state average in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with the largest gap in 3rd grade. However, it does better than the state average in Mathematics proficiency, particularly in 4th grade. With over 50% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population facing significant economic challenges.
Kimball Junior/Senior High School has also experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 165 in 2021-2022 to 149 in 2018-2019. The school performs significantly below the state average in ACT proficiency for 11th-grade students, particularly in Mathematics. While it performs better than the state average in NSCAS English Language Arts proficiency for 7th and 8th grades, it still lags behind in Mathematics and Science. Like Mary Lynch Elementary, Kimball Junior/Senior High School serves a population with a high percentage (nearly 45%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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