Palco Junior High School

Q: What is Palco Junior High School's ranking?

Palco Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

Q: How many students attend Palco Junior High School?

13 students attend Palco Junior High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Palco Junior High School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Palco Junior High School?

Palco Junior High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

Q: What grades does Palco Junior High School offer ?

Palco Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

Q: What school district is Palco Junior High School part of?

Palco Junior High School is part of Palco School District.

502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657

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Palco Junior High School serves 13 students in grades 6-8.

Palco Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 13 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KS
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palco Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Palco Junior High School's student population of 13 students has declined by 45% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

13 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Palco Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Palco Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#175 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Palco Junior High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palco Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palco Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Palco Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

n/a

White

92%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Palco Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Palco Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palco Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Palco School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palco Junior High School's ranking?

Palco Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Palco Junior High School?

13 students attend Palco Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Palco Junior High School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Palco Junior High School?

Palco Junior High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Palco Junior High School offer ?

Palco Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Palco Junior High School part of?

Palco Junior High School is part of Palco School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 13 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education