Belle Plaine School District
School District · Belle Plaine, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,876
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,876
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Belle Plaine?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Belle Plaine as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Belle Plaine High
Belle Plaine · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belle Plaine Elem
Belle Plaine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belle Plaine Middle
Belle Plaine · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#264 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,876
+$1,622 vs Kansas median
District size
550 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Belle Plaine ranks #264 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Belle Plaine's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Plaine High (5.6/10), Belle Plaine Elem (5.2/10), and Belle Plaine Middle (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Belle Plaine
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Plaine High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Belle Plaine Elem | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Belle Plaine Middle | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine is a Belle Plaine, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 550 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $16,876 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Belle Plaine demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Plaine High, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Belle Plaine students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Belle Plaine, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Plaine with test data.
Schools in Belle Plaine
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Belle Plaine
- Total Enrollment
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine has 3 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 Belle Plaine?
The average composite rating for Belle Plaine is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine spends $16,876 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine High is the highest-rated school in Belle Plaine with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Belle Plaine?
Across schools in Belle Plaine with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belle Plaine compare to other districts in Kansas?
Belle Plaine has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 3 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.6%
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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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