Top Rankings
Buhler School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,512 students in Buhler 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 Buhler School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
2,512 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buhler 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,888 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,332 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,888
$16,295
Spending / Student
$11,332
$17,212
Best Buhler School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhler Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Buhler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buhler School District?
Buhler School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,512 students.
What is the rank of Buhler School District?
Buhler School District is ranked #90 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buhler School District?
85% of Buhler School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buhler School District?
Buhler School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Buhler School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,332 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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