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Syracuse School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 492 students in Syracuse School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Syracuse School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
492 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Syracuse 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1998–2012. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
63%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 1994–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,520 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,150 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,520
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,150
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Syracuse School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 N Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Syracuse School District?
Syracuse School District manages 2 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Syracuse School District?
Syracuse School District is ranked #237 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse School District?
63% of Syracuse School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syracuse School District?
Syracuse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Syracuse School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,150 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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