Paradise School District
School District · Natoma, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Evaluating Paradise?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paradise 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.
Natoma Elem
Natoma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Natoma High (6-12)
Natoma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#113 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,912
+$8,658 vs Kansas median
District size
97 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Paradise
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natoma Elem | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Natoma High (6-12) | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.8/10, Paradise demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Natoma Elem, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Paradise students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 47.9%.
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 6.8/10. 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 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Paradise?
Across schools in Paradise with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.9%
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- 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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