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7.4 avg / 10

Salina School District

School District · Salina, Kansas

Students: 6,791
Teachers (FTE): 534

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,597

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#44 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,597

+$4,343 vs Kansas median

District size

6,791 students

Much larger than Kansas median

About Salina

Salina is a Salina, Kansas school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,791 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $19,597 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Salina is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Coronado Elem, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Salina students show an average math proficiency of 25.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.7%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.7%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Salina with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Salina
Total Enrollment
6,791
Teachers (FTE)
534
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salina?

Salina has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Salina?

The average composite rating for Salina is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Salina?

Salina spends $19,597 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Salina?

The average student-teacher ratio in Salina is 12.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Salina?

Coronado Elem is the highest-rated school in Salina with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Salina?

Across schools in Salina with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Salina compare to other districts in Kansas?

Salina has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 13 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
25.2%
ELA Proficiency
31.7%

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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