Top Rankings
Meade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 376 students in Meade School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Meade School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
376 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Meade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
307 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
25
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,301 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,870 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,301
$16,113
Spending / Student
$15,870
$17,019
Best Meade School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 School Addition
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2981
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Meade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 E Grant
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meade School District?
Meade School District manages 2 public schools serving 376 students.
What is the rank of Meade School District?
Meade School District is ranked #62 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meade School District?
82% of Meade School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meade School District?
Meade School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Meade School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,870 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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