Salina School District
School District · Salina, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,597
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,597
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Salina?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Salina 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.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Salina · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stewart Elem
Salina · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#152 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,597
+$4,343 vs Kansas median
District size
6,791 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Salina ranks #152 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Salina's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meadowlark Ridge Elem (8.9/10), Cottonwood Elementary School (8.0/10), and Stewart Elem (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Salina schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Salina
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowlark Ridge Elem | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Stewart Elem | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Heusner Elem | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Schilling Elem | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Coronado Elem | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Salina South Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Lakewood Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Oakdale Elem | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Sunset Elem | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.4/10, Salina demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meadowlark Ridge Elem, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Salina students show an average math proficiency of 41.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Salina with test data.
Schools in Salina
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
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 6.4/10. 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?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem is the highest-rated school in Salina with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Salina?
Across schools in Salina with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
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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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