Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Turning Point Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
White
76%
60%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Turning Point Academy?
62 students attend Turning Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Turning Point Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turning Point Academy?
Turning Point Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turning Point Academy offer ?
Turning Point Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Turning Point Academy part of?
Turning Point Academy is part of Emporia School District.
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