Paradise School District
School District · Natoma, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#3 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,912
+$8,658 vs Kansas median
District size
97 students
Smaller than Kansas median
About Paradise
Paradise is a Natoma, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 97 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.4:1. The district invests $23,912 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Paradise is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Natoma Elem, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Paradise students show an average math proficiency of 27.3% and ELA proficiency of 29.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paradise, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paradise with test data.
Schools in Paradise
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Natoma
- Total Enrollment
- 97
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paradise?
Paradise has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paradise?
The average composite rating for Paradise is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paradise?
Paradise spends $23,912 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paradise?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paradise is 5.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paradise?
Natoma Elem is the highest-rated school in Paradise with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Paradise?
Across schools in Paradise with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.8%
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 Paradise 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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