Scott Dual Language Magnet
Tel:
(785)235-7480
- Scott Dual Language Magnet serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Scott Dual Language Magnet places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Scott Dual Language Magnet's student population of 485 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scott Dual Language Magnet's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scott Dual Language Magnet is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1070 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 19% |
| Black | 15% | 7% |
| White | 9% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Topeka Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scott Dual Language Magnet is Highland Park High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chase Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is State Street Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka State Street Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 508 students
0.8 miles
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785)235-7280 0.8 PK-5 508 - Topeka Chase Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 455 students
0.9 miles
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785)295-3840 0.9 6-8 455 - Hutchinson Topeka Correctional Facility Grades: Inquire with school
1.4 miles
815 Se Rice Road
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620)662-6997 1.4 Inquire with school n/a - Topeka Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
1.5 miles
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785)235-7330 1.5 PK-5 585 - Topeka Highland Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 876 students
1.7 miles
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785)274-6000 1.7 9-12 876
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