Baxter Springs School District
School District · Baxter Springs, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Baxter Springs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Baxter Springs 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.
Central Elem
Baxter Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Baxter Springs High
Baxter Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
USD 508 Eacademy
Baxter Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#170 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,044
$210 vs Kansas median
District size
867 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Baxter Springs ranks #170 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Baxter Springs's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elem (9.1/10), Baxter Springs High (7.7/10), and USD 508 Eacademy (1.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Baxter Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elem | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Baxter Springs High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | USD 508 Eacademy | 1.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs is a Baxter Springs, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 867 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $15,044 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Baxter Springs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elem, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Baxter Springs students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Baxter Springs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Baxter Springs with test data.
Schools in Baxter Springs
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Baxter Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Baxter Springs?
The average composite rating for Baxter Springs is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs spends $15,044 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baxter Springs?
The average student-teacher ratio in Baxter Springs is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Baxter Springs?
Central Elem is the highest-rated school in Baxter Springs with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Baxter Springs?
Across schools in Baxter Springs with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Baxter Springs compare to other districts in Kansas?
Baxter Springs has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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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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