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#933 of 1,294 schools in KS

Central Jr-sr High

High School · Central · Burden, KS

A high school in Burden, KS where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 128, Burden, KS 67019

  • Math 45% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation0.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$17,297
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Central Jr-sr High score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Central Jr-sr High 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low145/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$59,722

Median home value

$92,900

Median rent

$838/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Central

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Jr-sr High is listed in Central; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Jr-sr High

Central Jr-sr High is a public high school in Burden, KS, part of Central, serving approximately 145 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Jr-sr High

What grades does Central Jr-sr High serve?

Central Jr-sr High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Central Jr-sr High?

Central Jr-sr High has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr-sr High?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr-sr High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Jr-sr High rank in KS?

Central Jr-sr High ranks #933 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Central Jr-sr High's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Jr-sr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Central Jr-sr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Jr-sr High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central Jr-sr High a charter school?

No, Central Jr-sr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Jr-sr High a Title I school?

No, Central Jr-sr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Jr-sr High?

56.6% of students at Central Jr-sr High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cowley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 67019)
962
Area median age
36.4
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 67019; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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