South Barber Pre-k-6
Tel:
(620) 825-4114
- South Barber Pre-k-6 serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Barber Pre-k-6 placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Barber Pre-k-6 places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Barber Pre-k-6's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Barber Pre-k-6 is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of South Barber Pre-k-6 is 0.22, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #319 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 88% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Barber School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to South Barber Pre-k-6 is South Barber 7-12 (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burlington Elementary School (8.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kiowa South Barber 7-12 Grades: 7-12 | 87 students
0.5 miles
1220 N. 8th Street
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214 0.5 7-12 87 - Burlington Burlington High School Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
8.5 miles
401 Main Street
Burlington, OK 73722
(580) 431-2222 8.5 9-12 40 - Burlington Burlington Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 118 students
8.6 miles
401 Main Street
Burlington, OK 73722
(580) 431-2222 8.6 PK-8 118 - Alva Longfellow Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 170 students
17.6 miles
19 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327 17.6 1-3 170 - Alva Alva Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 183 students
17.9 miles
800 Flynn Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608 17.9 6-8 183
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