Reading School (Closed 2021)

1st & Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Reading School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
48 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
(17-18)
40-59%
33%
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(17-18)
60-79%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
White
98%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Reading School?
48 students attend Reading School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Reading School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading School?
Reading School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reading School offer ?
Reading School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Reading School part of?
Reading School is part of North Lyon County School District.

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