Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mcdermott Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)85%
19%
Black
(15-16)n/a
7%
White
(15-16)11%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
How many students attend Mcdermott Elementary School?
298 students attend Mcdermott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcdermott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdermott Elementary School?
Mcdermott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdermott Elementary School offer ?
Mcdermott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mcdermott Elementary School part of?
Mcdermott Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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