Scott Dual Language Magnet

401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Dual Language Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scott Dual Language Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Scott Dual Language Magnet's student population of 412 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Scott Dual Language Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Dual Language Magnet is 0.27, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#951 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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15-19%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
85%
21%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
8%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scott Dual Language Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Dual Language Magnet's ranking?
Scott Dual Language Magnet is ranked #951 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Scott Dual Language Magnet often compared to?
Scott Dual Language Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School, Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Scott Dual Language Magnet?
412 students attend Scott Dual Language Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Scott Dual Language Magnet students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Dual Language Magnet?
Scott Dual Language Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott Dual Language Magnet offer ?
Scott Dual Language Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scott Dual Language Magnet part of?
Scott Dual Language Magnet is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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