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Broken Arrow Elementary School vs. Briarwood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Broken Arrow Elementary School
5901 Alden
Shawnee, KS 66216
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Briarwood Elementary School
14101 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Broken Arrow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Broken Arrow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
364 students
334 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Broken Arrow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Briarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Broken Arrow Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Briarwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Broken Arrow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Briarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Broken Arrow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olathe School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#384 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#82 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Broken Arrow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Briarwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in KS)
55-59%
(Top 10% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broken Arrow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broken Arrow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broken Arrow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Broken Arrow Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Briarwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
21
Kindergarten Students
51
34
Grade 1 Students
50
67
Grade 2 Students
42
47
Grade 3 Students
50
53
Grade 4 Students
51
49
Grade 5 Students
50
63
Grade 6 Students
47
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Broken Arrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Broken Arrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Broken Arrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Broken Arrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Broken Arrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Broken Arrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Broken Arrow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Broken Arrow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Broken Arrow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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