Bluestem School District
School District · Leon, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#230 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,811
$443 vs Kansas median
District size
523 students
Typical than Kansas median
About Bluestem
Bluestem is a Leon, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 523 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $14,811 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Bluestem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bluestem Jr/sr High, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bluestem students show an average math proficiency of 20.4% and ELA proficiency of 22.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bluestem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bluestem with test data.
Schools in Bluestem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Leon
- Total Enrollment
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bluestem?
Bluestem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bluestem?
The average composite rating for Bluestem is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bluestem?
Bluestem spends $14,811 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bluestem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bluestem is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bluestem?
Bluestem Jr/sr High is the highest-rated school in Bluestem with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bluestem?
Across schools in Bluestem with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.8%
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.
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Compare Bluestem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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