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Mcpherson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,297 students in Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
2,297 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mcpherson 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
348 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
21%
# Black Students
20 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,761 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
141
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
156
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,753 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,773 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,753
$16,220
Spending / Student
$18,773
$17,133
Best Mcpherson School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Wickersham Dr
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 N Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Walnut
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Ash
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcpherson School District?
Mcpherson School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,297 students.
What is the rank of Mcpherson School District?
Mcpherson School District is ranked #184 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson School District?
77% of Mcpherson School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcpherson School District?
Mcpherson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Mcpherson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,773 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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