Department of Corrections School District
School District · Topeka, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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Lawrence Gardner High School
Topeka · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
District size
77 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Department of Corrections
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Gardner High School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Department of Corrections
Department of Corrections is a Topeka, Kansas school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 77 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Department of Corrections demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lawrence Gardner High School, which has a composite score of 4.1/10.
In standardized testing, Department of Corrections students show an average math proficiency of 8.2% and ELA proficiency of 5.0%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Department of Corrections, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Department of Corrections with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Topeka
- Total Enrollment
- 77
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Department of Corrections?
Department of Corrections has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Department of Corrections?
The average composite rating for Department of Corrections is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Department of Corrections?
Per-pupil spending data for Department of Corrections is not currently available.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Department of Corrections?
The average student-teacher ratio in Department of Corrections is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Department of Corrections?
Lawrence Gardner High School is the highest-rated school in Department of Corrections with a composite score of 4.1/10.
What are the test scores in Department of Corrections?
Across schools in Department of Corrections with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 5.0%. 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 5.0%
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Compare Department of Corrections 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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