Top Rankings
Smith Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 468 students in Smith Center 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 Smith Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and 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
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
468 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smith Center 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
434 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
57
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,237 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 $15,284 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,237
$16,220
Spending / Student
$15,284
$17,133
Best Smith Center School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith Center School District?
Smith Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 468 students.
What is the rank of Smith Center School District?
Smith Center School District is ranked #114 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center School District?
93% of Smith Center School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith Center School District?
Smith Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Smith Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,284 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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