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5.8 avg / 10

Smith Center School District

School District · Smith Center, Kansas

Students: 455
Teachers (FTE): 37

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,254

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.3:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#210 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,254

+$0 vs Kansas median

District size

455 students

Typical than Kansas median

About Smith Center

Smith Center is a Smith Center, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $15,254 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Smith Center demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Smith Center JR SR High, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Smith Center students show an average math proficiency of 23.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Smith Center with test data.

Schools in Smith Center

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Smith Center
Total Enrollment
455
Teachers (FTE)
37
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Smith Center?

Smith Center 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 Smith Center?

The average composite rating for Smith Center is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Smith Center?

Smith Center spends $15,254 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Smith Center?

The average student-teacher ratio in Smith Center is 12.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Smith Center?

Smith Center JR SR High is the highest-rated school in Smith Center with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Smith Center?

Across schools in Smith Center with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
23.7%
ELA Proficiency
47.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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