Serving 402 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scott Dual Language Magnet serves the eastern part of Topeka, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Dual Language Magnet's student population of 402 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scott Dual Language Magnet 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 Scott Dual Language Magnet is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #915 out of 1,269 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, Lowman Hill 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 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Scott Dual Language Magnet?
402 students attend Scott Dual Language Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Scott Dual Language Magnet students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Dual Language Magnet?
Scott Dual Language Magnet has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Dual Language Magnet part of?
Scott Dual Language Magnet is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Scott Dual Language Magnet located?
Scott Dual Language Magnet is located in the East Topeka North neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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