Very Good
#507 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 39% in state
Caldwell Secondary School
High School · Caldwell · Caldwell, KS
A high school in Caldwell, KS where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31 N. Osage St., Caldwell, KS 67022
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Caldwell Secondary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caldwell Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average393/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,833
Median home value
$79,000
Median rent
$478/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Secondary School-chisholm Trail EleaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caldwell
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caldwell Secondary School is listed in Caldwell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caldwell Secondary School
Caldwell Secondary School is a public high school in Caldwell, KS, part of Caldwell, serving approximately 107 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caldwell Secondary School
What grades does Caldwell Secondary School serve?
Caldwell Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Caldwell Secondary School?
Caldwell Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Secondary School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caldwell Secondary School rank in KS?
Caldwell Secondary School ranks #507 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Caldwell Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caldwell Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Caldwell Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwell Secondary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Caldwell Secondary School a charter school?
No, Caldwell Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caldwell Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Caldwell Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caldwell Secondary School?
69.2% of students at Caldwell Secondary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (620) 845-2585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 67022)
- 1,579
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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