Andover School District
School District · Andover, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#86 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$7,745
$7,509 vs Kansas median
District size
9,376 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Andover ranks #86 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Andover's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wheatland Elementary (8.2/10), Prairie Creek Elementary (7.8/10), and Robert M. Martin Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Andover schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Andover
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheatland Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie Creek Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Robert M. Martin Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Cottonwood Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Meadowlark Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Andover Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Andover High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Andover Central Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Sunflower Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Andover Central High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Andover
Andover is a Andover, Kansas school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 9,376 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.9:1. District-level spending was $7,745 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Andover is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wheatland Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Andover students show an average math proficiency of 61.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Andover, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Andover with test data.
Schools in Andover
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Andover
- Total Enrollment
- 9,376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 377
- District spending per student
- $7,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Andover?
Andover has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Andover?
The average composite rating for Andover is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Andover?
Andover's district-level spending was $7,745 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Andover?
The average student-teacher ratio in Andover is 24.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Andover?
Wheatland Elementary is the highest-rated school in Andover with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Andover?
Across schools in Andover with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Andover compare to other districts in Kansas?
Andover has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.1%
How we rate schools
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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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