Kismet-plains School District
School District · Plains, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,361
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,361
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Kismet-plains?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kismet-plains as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kismet Elem
Kismet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High
Kismet · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plains Elem
Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#138 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,361
+$2,107 vs Kansas median
District size
575 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Kismet-plains ranks #138 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Kismet-plains's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kismet Elem (9.8/10), Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High (5.0/10), and Plains Elem (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kismet-plains
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 | Kismet Elem | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Plains Elem | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kismet-plains
Kismet-plains is a Plains, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $17,361 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Kismet-plains demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kismet Elem, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Kismet-plains students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kismet-plains, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kismet-plains with test data.
Schools in Kismet-plains
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kismet-plains?
Kismet-plains has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kismet-plains?
The average composite rating for Kismet-plains 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 Kismet-plains?
Kismet-plains spends $17,361 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kismet-plains?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kismet-plains is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kismet-plains?
Kismet Elem is the highest-rated school in Kismet-plains with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Kismet-plains?
Across schools in Kismet-plains with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kismet-plains compare to other districts in Kansas?
Kismet-plains 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
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.9%
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- 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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