For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 811 students in Halstead School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Halstead School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
1,339 Schools
# Students
811 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Halstead 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,282 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 $13,342 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,282
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,342
$17,192
Best Halstead School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bentley Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 N Phelps
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Gr: 4-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Halstead High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halstead School District?
Halstead School District manages 3 public schools serving 811 students.
What is the rank of Halstead School District?
Halstead School District is ranked #129 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Halstead School District?
81% of Halstead School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halstead School District?
Halstead School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Halstead School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,342 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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