Serving 81 students in grades 7-12, Macksville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Macksville High's attendance zone covers the entire Macksville, KS school district, encompassing approximately 366.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macksville High School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Macksville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macksville High School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
White
50%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macksville High School's ranking?
Macksville High School is ranked #1032 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Macksville High School often compared to?
Macksville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. John High School, Stafford Middle School/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macksville High School?
The graduation rate of Macksville High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Macksville High School?
81 students attend Macksville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Macksville High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macksville High School?
Macksville High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macksville High School offer ?
Macksville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macksville High School part of?
Macksville High School is part of Macksville School District.
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