Centre
Tel:
(785)983-4321
- Centre serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Centre's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centre's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centre is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #675 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 79% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centre School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centre is Herington High School (11.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Herington Middle School (11.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Herington Elementary School (9.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Herington Herington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 240 students
9.9 miles
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785)258-3234 9.9 PK-5 240 - Herington Herington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 111 students
11.7 miles
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785)258-2448 11.7 6-8 111 - Herington Herington High School Grades: 9-12 | 141 students
11.8 miles
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785)258-2261 11.8 9-12 141 - Marion Marion Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 230 students
12.2 miles
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620)382-3771 12.2 PK-5 230 - Marion Marion High School Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
12.5 miles
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620)382-2168 12.5 9-12 181
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