Shawnee Heights School District
School District · Tecumseh, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Shawnee Heights?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shawnee Heights 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.
Tecumseh South Elem
Tecumseh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shawnee Heights Elem
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Berryton Elem
Berryton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#164 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,353
$2,901 vs Kansas median
District size
3,659 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Shawnee Heights ranks #164 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Shawnee Heights's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tecumseh South Elem (7.5/10), Shawnee Heights Elem (6.8/10), and Berryton Elem (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Shawnee Heights
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tecumseh South Elem | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Shawnee Heights Elem | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Berryton Elem | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Shawnee Heights Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Tecumseh North Elem | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Shawnee Heights High | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shawnee Heights
Shawnee Heights is a Tecumseh, Kansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,659 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $12,353 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Shawnee Heights demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tecumseh South Elem, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Shawnee Heights students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shawnee Heights, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shawnee Heights with test data.
Schools in Shawnee Heights
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Tecumseh
- Total Enrollment
- 3,659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 247
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shawnee Heights?
Shawnee Heights has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shawnee Heights?
The average composite rating for Shawnee Heights 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 Shawnee Heights?
Shawnee Heights spends $12,353 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shawnee Heights?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shawnee Heights is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shawnee Heights?
Tecumseh South Elem is the highest-rated school in Shawnee Heights with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Shawnee Heights?
Across schools in Shawnee Heights with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shawnee Heights compare to other districts in Kansas?
Shawnee Heights has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 6 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
- 47.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.2%
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Compare Shawnee Heights 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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