Buhler School District
School District · Buhler, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,629
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,629
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Buhler?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buhler 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.
Buhler Grade School
Buhler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plum Creek Elementary
Hutchinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union Valley Elem
Hutchinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#204 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,629
$3,625 vs Kansas median
District size
2,572 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Buhler ranks #204 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Buhler's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buhler Grade School (8.2/10), Plum Creek Elementary (7.9/10), and Union Valley Elem (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Buhler
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buhler Grade School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Plum Creek Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Union Valley Elem | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Hills Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Ad Astra Virtual Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Buhler High | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buhler
Buhler is a Buhler, Kansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,572 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $11,629 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Buhler demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buhler Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Buhler students show an average math proficiency of 45.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Buhler, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buhler with test data.
Schools in Buhler
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Buhler
- Total Enrollment
- 2,572
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buhler?
Buhler has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buhler?
The average composite rating for Buhler is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buhler?
Buhler spends $11,629 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buhler?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buhler is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buhler?
Buhler Grade School is the highest-rated school in Buhler with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Buhler?
Across schools in Buhler with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buhler compare to other districts in Kansas?
Buhler has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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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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