The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 82%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 85%) for the 2009-10 school year.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (09-10)
8 students
This chart display total students of Thomas County Academy by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart display the total teachers of Thomas County Academy by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
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
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Thomas County Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Thomas County Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
(09-10)
100%
69%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Thomas County Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Thomas County Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
63%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas County Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
50%
11%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas County Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 School District.

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