Blackbear Bosin Academy (Closed 2012)

Blackbear Bosin Academy serves 69 students in grades 7-9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
69 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
60-69%
84%
(10-11)
70-79%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

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American Indian
3%
1%

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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
23%

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Black
17%
7%

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White
58%
60%

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Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.61

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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%

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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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Blackbear Bosin Academy?
69 students attend Blackbear Bosin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Blackbear Bosin Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackbear Bosin Academy?
Blackbear Bosin Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackbear Bosin Academy offer ?
Blackbear Bosin Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Blackbear Bosin Academy part of?
Blackbear Bosin Academy is part of Wichita School District.

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