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6.5 avg / 10

Lakin School District

School District · Lakin, Kansas

Students: 633
Teachers (FTE): 40

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,639

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#132 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,639

$1,615 vs Kansas median

District size

633 students

Typical than Kansas median

About Lakin

Lakin is a Lakin, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 633 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $13,639 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Lakin demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lakin Elem, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Lakin students show an average math proficiency of 20.2% and ELA proficiency of 22.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lakin with test data.

Schools in Lakin

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Lakin Elem
7.3
Middle Schools 1
Lakin Middle
6.3
High Schools 1
Lakin High
6.0

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Lakin
Total Enrollment
633
Teachers (FTE)
40
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakin?

Lakin 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 Lakin?

The average composite rating for Lakin is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lakin?

Lakin spends $13,639 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakin?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lakin is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lakin?

Lakin Elem is the highest-rated school in Lakin with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Lakin?

Across schools in Lakin with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lakin compare to other districts in Kansas?

Lakin has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
20.2%
ELA Proficiency
22.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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