Baldwin City School District
School District · Baldwin City, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Baldwin City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Baldwin City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Baldwin City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
Baldwin City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Baldwin Junior High School
Baldwin City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#161 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,760
$3,494 vs Kansas median
District size
1,442 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Baldwin City ranks #161 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Baldwin City's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (8.6/10), Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center (7.1/10), and Baldwin Junior High School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Baldwin City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwin Elementary Primary Center | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Baldwin Junior High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Baldwin High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Baldwin City
Baldwin City is a Baldwin City, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,442 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $11,760 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Baldwin City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Baldwin Elementary Primary Center, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Baldwin City students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Baldwin City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Baldwin City with test data.
Schools in Baldwin City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Baldwin City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baldwin City?
Baldwin City has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Baldwin City?
The average composite rating for Baldwin City is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Baldwin City?
Baldwin City spends $11,760 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baldwin City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Baldwin City is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Baldwin City?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is the highest-rated school in Baldwin City with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Baldwin City?
Across schools in Baldwin City with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Baldwin City compare to other districts in Kansas?
Baldwin City has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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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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