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Clearwater School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,092 students in Clearwater 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 Clearwater School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,092 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clearwater 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
#95 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,254 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,327
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,254
$17,192
Best Clearwater School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Elementary West
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Gr: PK-3 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 S 4th
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Gr: 4-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clearwater School District?
Clearwater School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,092 students.
What is the rank of Clearwater School District?
Clearwater 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 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater School District?
87% of Clearwater School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clearwater School District?
Clearwater School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Clearwater School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,254 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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