Jefferson West School District
School District · Meriden, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Evaluating Jefferson West?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson West as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Jefferson West Elementary School
Meriden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson West Middle
Meriden · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson West High
Meriden · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#135 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,689
$565 vs Kansas median
District size
1,715 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Jefferson West ranks #135 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Jefferson West's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson West Elementary School (8.3/10), Jefferson West Middle (7.1/10), and Jefferson West High (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson West
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson West Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson West Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson West High | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson West
Jefferson West is a Meriden, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,715 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. The district invests $14,689 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Jefferson West demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson West students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson West, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson West with test data.
Schools in Jefferson West
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Meriden
- Total Enrollment
- 1,715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson West?
Jefferson West 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 Jefferson West?
The average composite rating for Jefferson West is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson West?
Jefferson West spends $14,689 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson West?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson West is 24.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson West?
Jefferson West Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson West with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson West?
Across schools in Jefferson West with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson West compare to other districts in Kansas?
Jefferson West has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
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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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