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Jayhawk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Jayhawk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Jayhawk School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
575 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jayhawk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
514 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
33
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,337 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,157 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,337
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,157
$17,019
Best Jayhawk School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jayhawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 S 6th St
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Jayhawk-linn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jayhawk School District?
Jayhawk School District manages 2 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Jayhawk School District?
Jayhawk School District is ranked #145 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jayhawk School District?
90% of Jayhawk School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jayhawk School District?
Jayhawk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Jayhawk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,157 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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