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Wilson Junior/senior High School

3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490

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Wilson Junior/senior High School serves 66 students in grades 7-12.

Wilson Junior/senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Wilson Junior/senior High School's student population of 66 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

66 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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School Rankings

Wilson Junior/senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Wilson Junior/senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#544 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-49%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wilson Junior/senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

92%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.56

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Graduation Rate

≥50%

87%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Central Plains School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Junior/senior High School's ranking?

Wilson Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Wilson Junior/senior High School?

The graduation rate of Wilson Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Wilson Junior/senior High School?

66 students attend Wilson Junior/senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Wilson Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Junior/senior High School?

Wilson Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Wilson Junior/senior High School offer ?

Wilson Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Wilson Junior/senior High School part of?

Wilson Junior/senior High School is part of Central Plains School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education