Top Rankings
Buhler School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,389 students in Buhler School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Buhler School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,356 Schools
# Students
2,389 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Buhler School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
24 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
2,090 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
167
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
161
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,551 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,916 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$32 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending (20-21)
$29 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$13,551
$16,220
Spending / Student (20-21)
$11,916
$17,133
Best Buhler School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buhler Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Buhler High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #66.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buhler School District?
Buhler School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,389 students.
What is the rank of Buhler School District?
Buhler School District is ranked #82 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buhler School District?
88% of Buhler School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buhler School District?
Buhler School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Buhler School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,916 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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