For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 576 students in Phillipsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Phillipsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
576 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Phillipsburg 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
525 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
47
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,406 in this school district is less 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 $14,271 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,406
$16,113
Spending / Student
$14,271
$17,019
Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Nebraska Avenue
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-2174
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-2174
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
647 7th St
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5114
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5114
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 7th
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5251
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 576 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #179 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg School District?
91% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Phillipsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,271 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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