The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Science. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Linn Elementary
Linn Elementary is a K-through-5 school in Dodge City, part of the Dodge City district. It serves a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with White students as the next largest group and small shares of Black, multiracial, and Asian students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a community with significant economic need. The school is located in a west-side residential area of a city whose economy is anchored by large meatpacking plants, agricultural supply, and a tourism sector built around its Old West heritage.
State test results from the most recent year show that proficiency rates in math and English language arts are low across grades three, four, and five. In third grade, roughly one in five students scored proficient or above in math, while in fourth grade the share was smaller, and in fifth grade it was about one in five as well. In English language arts, third-grade proficiency was lower than fourth, and fifth grade posted the highest of the three, still reaching just under a third of students. Science results, available for fifth grade only, showed a notably higher share of students meeting proficiency compared to either math or ELA at that grade. The state changed its cut scores for math and ELA in this testing year, meaning these results cannot be directly compared to prior years' performance.
The comparison set available places Linn Elementary among other schools in Ford County. On a combined proficiency index across subjects and grades, the school sits below the midpoint relative to others in the county. This positioning reflects the broader pattern: Linn's proficiency numbers, particularly in math and reading, are below what is typical for the area.
Enrollment across the grades is fairly even, with a somewhat larger group in fifth grade. The school has a size typical for an elementary building serving a neighborhood attendance zone. Dodge City itself is a compact High Plains city where a short commute is the norm. Housing values in the area are modest compared to national figures, and recent population estimates show a slight decline from the 2020 census, suggesting a stable rather than growing market.
The district brief did not turn up any parent-relevant changes, such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or facility projects, that would alter the day-to-day experience for families. No data was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, or special education and English learner population counts, so a family looking to understand support services or school climate would need to ask the school directly about those areas.
Linn Elementary serves a high-need population in a community shaped by agriculture and industry. Its academic results on state assessments are weaker than those of many nearby schools, and a parent considering this school would want to understand what academic interventions and supports are in place, particularly in math and reading, and how the school addresses the learning needs of its students given the economic and demographic context.
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