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6.1 avg / 10

Atchison Public Schools School District

School District · Atchison, Kansas

Students: 1,476
Teachers (FTE): 143

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,272

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#180 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,272

$982 vs Kansas median

District size

1,476 students

Much larger than Kansas median

About Atchison Public Schools

Atchison Public Schools is a Atchison, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $14,272 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Atchison Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Atchison High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Atchison Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 17.3% and ELA proficiency of 24.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Atchison Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.3%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Atchison Public Schools with test data.

Schools in Atchison Public Schools

4 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Atchison
Total Enrollment
1,476
Teachers (FTE)
143
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atchison Public Schools?

Atchison Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Atchison Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Atchison Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Atchison Public Schools?

Atchison Public Schools spends $14,272 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Atchison Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Atchison Public Schools is 10.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Atchison Public Schools?

Atchison High School is the highest-rated school in Atchison Public Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Atchison Public Schools?

Across schools in Atchison Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Atchison Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?

Atchison Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
17.3%
ELA Proficiency
24.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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