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5.7 avg / 10

Gardner Edgerton School District

School District · Gardner, Kansas

Students: 5,895
Teachers (FTE): 445

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,892

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#218 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,892

$2,362 vs Kansas median

District size

5,895 students

Much larger than Kansas median

About Gardner Edgerton

Gardner Edgerton is a Gardner, Kansas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,895 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $12,892 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Gardner Edgerton demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nike Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Gardner Edgerton students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Gardner Edgerton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Gardner Edgerton with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Gardner
Total Enrollment
5,895
Teachers (FTE)
445
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gardner Edgerton?

Gardner Edgerton has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gardner Edgerton?

The average composite rating for Gardner Edgerton is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gardner Edgerton?

Gardner Edgerton spends $12,892 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gardner Edgerton?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gardner Edgerton is 13.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gardner Edgerton?

Nike Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gardner Edgerton with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Gardner Edgerton?

Across schools in Gardner Edgerton with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Gardner Edgerton compare to other districts in Kansas?

Gardner Edgerton has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 11 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
42.7%
ELA Proficiency
42.0%

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 methodology

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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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