Very Good
#491 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 38% in state
Centre
School · Centre · Lost Springs, KS
A school in Lost Springs, KS where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2374 310th Street, Lost Springs, KS 66859
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Centre score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Centre 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average619/100K
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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 home value
$101,000
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Online Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 359 | 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.
Centre
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centre is listed in Centre; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centre
Centre is a public school in Lost Springs, KS, part of Centre, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centre
What grades does Centre serve?
Centre serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Centre?
Centre has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centre rank in KS?
Centre ranks #491 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Centre's MySchoolScout rating?
Centre has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Centre?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centre has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Centre a charter school?
No, Centre is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centre a Title I school?
No, Centre is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centre?
48.0% of students at Centre 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (785) 983-4321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 66859)
- 186
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 66859; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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