Thunder Ridge Schools School District
School District · Kensington, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Evaluating Thunder Ridge Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Thunder Ridge Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Thunder Ridge High School
Kensington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Agra · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thunder Ridge Elementary
Kensington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#110 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,107
+$7,853 vs Kansas median
District size
179 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Thunder Ridge Schools ranks #110 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Thunder Ridge Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thunder Ridge High School (7.0/10), Thunder Ridge Middle School (6.8/10), and Thunder Ridge Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Thunder Ridge Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Ridge High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Thunder Ridge Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Thunder Ridge Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thunder Ridge Schools
Thunder Ridge Schools is a Kensington, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 179 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. The district invests $23,107 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Thunder Ridge Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thunder Ridge High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Thunder Ridge Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Thunder Ridge Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thunder Ridge Schools with test data.
Schools in Thunder Ridge Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Kensington
- Total Enrollment
- 179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thunder Ridge Schools?
Thunder Ridge Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Thunder Ridge Schools?
The average composite rating for Thunder Ridge Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Thunder Ridge Schools?
Thunder Ridge Schools spends $23,107 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thunder Ridge Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thunder Ridge Schools is 8.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thunder Ridge Schools?
Thunder Ridge High School is the highest-rated school in Thunder Ridge Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Thunder Ridge Schools?
Across schools in Thunder Ridge Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Thunder Ridge Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Thunder Ridge Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.1%
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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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