Belle Plaine High School vs. Caldwell Secondary School
Should you attend Belle Plaine High School or Caldwell Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belle Plaine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Caldwell Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Belle Plaine High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 106 students in grades 6-12, Caldwell Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
176 students
106 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1081 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Grade 9 Students
59
20
Grade 10 Students
42
13
Grade 11 Students
37
13
Grade 12 Students
38
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
82%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
