Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Western Plains South Elem/jr 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School's student population of 44 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Plains South Elem/jr High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Plains South Elem/jr High School's ranking?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School is ranked #800 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Western Plains South Elem/jr High School?
44 students attend Western Plains South Elem/jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Western Plains South Elem/jr High School students are Hispanic, and 36% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Plains South Elem/jr High School?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Plains South Elem/jr High School offer ?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Western Plains South Elem/jr High School part of?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School is part of Western Plains School District.
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