Golden Plains School District
School District · Rexford, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#27 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,755
+$6,501 vs Kansas median
District size
159 students
Smaller than Kansas median
About Golden Plains
Golden Plains is a Rexford, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. The district invests $21,755 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Golden Plains is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Plains Middle, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Golden Plains students show an average math proficiency of 26.9% and ELA proficiency of 30.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Golden Plains, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Golden Plains with test data.
Schools in Golden Plains
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Rexford
- Total Enrollment
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Golden Plains?
Golden Plains has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Golden Plains?
The average composite rating for Golden Plains is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Golden Plains?
Golden Plains spends $21,755 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Golden Plains?
The average student-teacher ratio in Golden Plains is 7.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Golden Plains?
Golden Plains Middle is the highest-rated school in Golden Plains with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Golden Plains?
Across schools in Golden Plains with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Golden Plains compare to other districts in Kansas?
Golden Plains has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.8%
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 Golden Plains 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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