Serving 114 students in grades 6-12, Burrton Ms/hs 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burrton Ms/hs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burrton Ms/hs's student population of 114 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burrton Ms/hs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrton Ms/hs is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burrton Ms/hs's ranking?
Burrton Ms/hs is ranked #1189 out of 1,264 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burrton Ms/hs?
The graduation rate of Burrton Ms/hs is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Burrton Ms/hs?
114 students attend Burrton Ms/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Burrton Ms/hs students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burrton Ms/hs?
Burrton Ms/hs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burrton Ms/hs offer ?
Burrton Ms/hs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Burrton Ms/hs part of?
Burrton Ms/hs is part of Burrton School District.
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