Baxter Springs School District
School District · Baxter Springs, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#113 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,044
$210 vs Kansas median
District size
867 students
Larger than Kansas median
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 6.8/10, Baxter Springs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elem, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Baxter Springs students show an average math proficiency of 32.0% and ELA proficiency of 38.8%.
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 6.8/10. 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 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Baxter Springs?
Across schools in Baxter Springs with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.8%. 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 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.8%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Baxter Springs with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
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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