Altoona-midway School District
School District · Buffalo, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Evaluating Altoona-midway?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Altoona-midway as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Altoona-midway Elementary
Altoona · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
Buffalo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#143 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,662
+$7,408 vs Kansas median
District size
148 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Altoona-midway
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altoona-midway Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Altoona-midway Middle/high School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Altoona-midway
Altoona-midway is a Buffalo, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 148 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. The district invests $22,662 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Altoona-midway demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Altoona-midway Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Altoona-midway students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Altoona-midway, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Altoona-midway with test data.
Schools in Altoona-midway
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Buffalo
- Total Enrollment
- 148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Altoona-midway?
Altoona-midway has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Altoona-midway?
The average composite rating for Altoona-midway is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Altoona-midway?
Altoona-midway spends $22,662 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Altoona-midway?
The average student-teacher ratio in Altoona-midway is 8.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Altoona-midway?
Altoona-midway Elementary is the highest-rated school in Altoona-midway with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Altoona-midway?
Across schools in Altoona-midway with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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