Reading School (Closed 2023)

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 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(17-18)
40-59%
33%
(17-18)
60-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
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?
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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