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Kismet-Plains School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 596 students in Kismet-Plains School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Kismet-Plains School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
596 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Kismet-Plains 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
375 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
21%
# Black Students
7 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
209 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
35%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
39
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,294 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,294
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,951
$17,019
Best Kismet-Plains School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Grades: 3-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kismet Elementary School
Magnet School
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Grades: PK-2
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kismet-Plains School District?
Kismet-Plains School District manages 3 public schools serving 596 students.
What is the rank of Kismet-Plains School District?
Kismet-Plains School District is ranked #284 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kismet-Plains School District?
63% of Kismet-Plains School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kismet-Plains School District?
Kismet-Plains School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Kismet-Plains School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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