Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School?
135 students attend Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School offer ?
Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School part of?
Quivira Heights Elementaryjunior High School is part of Central Plains School District.
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