Rural Vista School District
School District · White City, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Evaluating Rural Vista?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rural Vista 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.
Hope Elem
Hope · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White City Elem
White City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White City High
White City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#140 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,853
+$2,599 vs Kansas median
District size
285 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Rural Vista ranks #140 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Rural Vista's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hope Elem (8.6/10), White City Elem (6.1/10), and White City High (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rural Vista
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Elem | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | White City Elem | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | White City High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rural Vista
Rural Vista is a White City, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 285 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $17,853 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Rural Vista demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hope Elem, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Rural Vista students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rural Vista, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rural Vista with test data.
Schools in Rural Vista
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- White City
- Total Enrollment
- 285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rural Vista?
Rural Vista has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rural Vista?
The average composite rating for Rural Vista 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 Rural Vista?
Rural Vista spends $17,853 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rural Vista?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rural Vista is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rural Vista?
Hope Elem is the highest-rated school in Rural Vista with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Rural Vista?
Across schools in Rural Vista with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rural Vista compare to other districts in Kansas?
Rural Vista has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 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
- 46.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
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Compare Rural Vista 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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