The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (09-10)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
16%
Black
(09-10)n/a
8%
White
(09-10)100%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
50%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Thomas County Academy?
8 students attend Thomas County Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thomas County Academy students are White.
What grades does Thomas County Academy offer ?
Thomas County Academy offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Thomas County Academy part of?
Thomas County Academy is part of Colby Public Schools.
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