Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. Marks School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Marks School serves the southern part of its school district in Colwich, KS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 87.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Marks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Marks School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
St. Marks School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Marks School is 0.25, 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
#97 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 St. Marks School's ranking?
St. Marks School is ranked #97 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend St. Marks School?
315 students attend St. Marks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of St. Marks School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Marks School?
St. Marks School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Marks School offer ?
St. Marks School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Marks School part of?
St. Marks School is part of Renwick School District.
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