For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 882 students in Baxter Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Baxter Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
882 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Baxter Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.56
# American Indian Students
72 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
9 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
701 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
67
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
13
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,299 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,506 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,299
$16,220
Spending / Student
$14,506
$17,133
Best Baxter Springs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Park Ave
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Grades: 3-6
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Grades: PK-2
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baxter Springs School District?
Baxter Springs School District manages 4 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Baxter Springs School District?
Baxter Springs School District is ranked #100 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Springs School District?
80% of Baxter Springs School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baxter Springs School District?
Baxter Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Baxter Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,506 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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