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Halstead School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 829 students in Halstead School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Halstead School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
829 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Halstead 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
7 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
690 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
59
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,052 is less than the state median of $17,133. 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
$13,972
$16,220
Spending / Student
$13,052
$17,133
Best Halstead School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bentley Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 N Phelps
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Halstead High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Grades: 4-8
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halstead School District?
Halstead School District manages 3 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the rank of Halstead School District?
Halstead School District is ranked #177 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halstead School District?
83% of Halstead School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 $13,052 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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