The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (10-11)
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)2%
2%
Asian
(10-11)1%
3%
Hispanic
(10-11)46%
16%
Black
(10-11)20%
7%
White
(10-11)23%
68%
Hawaiian
(10-11)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
90%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Quinton Heights Elementary School?
179 students attend Quinton Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Quinton Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What school district is Quinton Heights Elementary School part of?
Quinton Heights Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.
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