Cheylin School District
School District · Bird City, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,006
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,006
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Cheylin?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cheylin as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Cheylin Elementary
Bird City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cheylin Jr/sr High
Bird City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#31 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,006
+$2,752 vs Kansas median
District size
161 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Cheylin
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheylin Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Cheylin Jr/sr High | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cheylin
Cheylin is a Bird City, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 161 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $18,006 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Cheylin is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cheylin Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cheylin students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cheylin, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cheylin with test data.
Schools in Cheylin
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Bird City
- Total Enrollment
- 161
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheylin?
Cheylin 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 Cheylin?
The average composite rating for Cheylin is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cheylin?
Cheylin spends $18,006 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheylin?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cheylin is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cheylin?
Cheylin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cheylin with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cheylin?
Across schools in Cheylin with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.0%
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Compare Cheylin 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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