The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)5%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
16%
Black
(09-10)5%
8%
White
(09-10)81%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Central Plains School District
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Quivira Heights Elemjr High School?
151 students attend Quivira Heights Elemjr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Quivira Heights Elemjr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Quivira Heights Elemjr High School offer ?
Quivira Heights Elemjr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Quivira Heights Elemjr High School part of?
Quivira Heights Elemjr High School is part of Central Plains School District.
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