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6.6 avg / 10

South Barber School District

School District · Kiowa, Kansas

Students: 217
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,375

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#126 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,375

+$3,121 vs Kansas median

District size

217 students

Smaller than Kansas median

About South Barber

South Barber is a Kiowa, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 217 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. The district invests $18,375 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, South Barber demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Barber Pre-k-6, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, South Barber students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 30.9%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 30.9%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in South Barber with test data.

Schools in South Barber

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Kiowa
Total Enrollment
217
Teachers (FTE)
23
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Barber?

South Barber 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 South Barber?

The average composite rating for South Barber 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 South Barber?

South Barber spends $18,375 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in South Barber?

The average student-teacher ratio in South Barber is 9.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in South Barber?

South Barber Pre-k-6 is the highest-rated school in South Barber with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in South Barber?

Across schools in South Barber with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.9%. 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
34.3%
ELA Proficiency
30.9%

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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