Garden City School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 17 top public schools in Garden City School District, serving 7,664 students.
- Public school in Garden City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus Kansas public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus 38% Kansas statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
- The school with highest math proficiency is Jennie Wilson Elementary School, with 45-49% math proficiency. Read more about public school math proficiency statistics in Kansas or national school math proficiency statistics.
- The school with highest reading language/arts proficiency is Jennie Barker Elementary School, with 55-59% reading language/arts proficiency. Read more about public school reading language/arts proficiency statistics in Kansas or national school reading language/arts proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic) , which is more than the Kansas public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Garden City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gckschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (620)805-7010 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 1,349 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,664 Students | 492,899 Students |
| # of Teachers | 507 Teachers | 34,343 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Garden City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 38% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 22 Students | 4,568 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 338 Students | 13,723 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 5,415 Students | 95,742 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 71% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 144 Students | 33,909 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 1,587 Students | 318,953 Students |
| % White Students | 21% | 65% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 899 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 154 Students | 25,105 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 432 | 17,927 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 586 | 35,774 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 631 | 36,652 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 568 | 36,800 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 536 | 37,499 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 601 | 37,695 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 551 | 37,149 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 514 | 36,321 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 539 | 36,476 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 545 | 36,285 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 579 | 37,261 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 593 | 36,035 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 540 | 34,916 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 449 | 33,654 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,455 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,468 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,775. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $21,279 is higher than the state average of $13,322. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $88 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $163 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,468 | $13,775 |
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| Spending / Student | $21,279 | $13,322 |
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Garden City School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | KS School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Garden City Abe Hubert Elementary School Math: 15-19% / Reading: 15-19% | Bottom 50%1205 A Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-8400
Grades: K-6 | 351 students
- Garden City Alta Brown Elementary School Math: 25-29% / Reading: 25-29% | Bottom 50%1110 East Pine
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7200
Grades: K-4 | 390 students
- Garden City Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center Math: 17% / Reading: 26% | Bottom 50%3101 N Belmont
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-8200
Grades: 5-6 | 482 students
- Garden City Buffalo Jones Elementary School Math: 25-29% / Reading: 15-19% | Bottom 50%708 Taylor Ave
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7300
Grades: K-4 | 291 students
- Garden City Charles O Stones Intermediate Center Math: 16% / Reading: 20% | Bottom 50%401 N Jennie Barker Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-8300
Grades: 5-8 | 453 students
- Garden City Edith Scheuerman Elementary School Math: 35-39% / Reading: 30-34% | Top 50%1901 Wilcox
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7350
Grades: K-4 | 240 students
- Garden City Florence Wilson Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 40-44% | Top 50%1709 Labrador Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7400
Grades: K-4 | 377 students
- Garden City Garden City Alternate Education Center Math: ≤10% / Reading: 11-19% | Bottom 50%1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-8600
Grades: K-12 | 76 students
- Garden City Garden City High School Math: 4% / Reading: 15% | Bottom 50%2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-5400
Grades: 9-12 | 2108 students
- Garden City Georgia Matthews Elementary School Math: 30-39% / Reading: 20-29% | Bottom 50%111 Johnson
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7550
Grades: K-4 | 166 students
- Garden City Gertrude Walker Elementary School Math: 30-34% / Reading: 30-34% | Bottom 50%805 W Fair
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7600
Grades: K-4 | 267 students
- Garden City Horace J. Good Middle School Math: 11% / Reading: 15% | Bottom 50%1412 N. Main St.
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-8100
Grades: 7-8 | 695 students
- Garden City Jennie Barker Elementary School Math: 35-39% / Reading: 55-59% | Top 30%5585 N Jennie Barker Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7700
Grades: K-6 | 129 students
- Garden City Jennie Wilson Elementary School Math: 45-49% / Reading: 45-49% | Top 30%1401 E Harding
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7750
Grades: PK-4 | 673 students
- Garden City Kenneth Henderson Middle School Math: 19% / Reading: 18% | Bottom 50%2406 Fleming
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-8500
Grades: 7-8 | 381 students
- Garden City Plymell Elementary School Math: 30-34% / Reading: 25-29% | Bottom 50%20 W Plymell Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7800
Grades: K-6 | 146 students
- Garden City Victor Ornelas Elementary School Math: 20-24% / Reading: 20-24% | Bottom 50%3401 E Spruce
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)805-7900
Grades: K-4 | 439 students
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