Serving 42 students in grades 6-12, Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)'s student population of 42 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Pirate
School Rankings
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) 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 Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)'s ranking?
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) is ranked #826 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)?
The graduation rate of Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)?
42 students attend Rolla Jh/hs (6-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)?
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) offer ?
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) part of?
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) is part of Rolla School District.
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