Garden City School District
School District · Garden City, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#172 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,619
$1,635 vs Kansas median
District size
7,235 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Garden City
Garden City is a Garden City, Kansas school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 7,235 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $13,619 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Garden City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Georgia Matthews Elem, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Garden City students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 28.1%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Garden City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garden City with test data.
Schools in Garden City
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Garden City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 547
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garden City?
Garden City has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garden City?
The average composite rating for Garden City is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garden City?
Garden City spends $13,619 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garden City is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garden City?
Georgia Matthews Elem is the highest-rated school in Garden City with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Garden City?
Across schools in Garden City with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garden City compare to other districts in Kansas?
Garden City has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 18 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 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.1%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Garden City 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)
- 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)
- Leavenworth (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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