Serving 5 students in grades 5-8, Eby Learning Center Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Eby Learning Center Ii?
5 students attend Eby Learning Center Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Eby Learning Center Ii students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eby Learning Center Ii?
Eby Learning Center Ii has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eby Learning Center Ii offer ?
Eby Learning Center Ii offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Eby Learning Center Ii part of?
Eby Learning Center Ii is part of Newton School District.
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