Thomas County Academy (Closed 2011)
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
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: 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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