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#622 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 48% in state

Ellis Jr/sr High

High School · Ellis · Ellis, KS

A high school in Ellis, KS where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 300, Ellis, KS 67637

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$16,556
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Ellis Jr/sr High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

33.5%

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 Ellis 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low218/100K

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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

$70,469

Median home value

$160,800

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Ellis

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ellis Jr/sr High

Ellis Jr/sr High is a public high school in Ellis, KS, part of Ellis, serving approximately 161 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellis Jr/sr High

What grades does Ellis Jr/sr High serve?

Ellis Jr/sr High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Ellis Jr/sr High?

Ellis Jr/sr High has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Jr/sr High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellis Jr/sr High rank in KS?

Ellis Jr/sr High ranks #622 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Ellis Jr/sr High's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellis Jr/sr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Ellis Jr/sr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellis Jr/sr High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ellis Jr/sr High a charter school?

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

Is Ellis Jr/sr High a Title I school?

No, Ellis Jr/sr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellis Jr/sr High?

33.5% of students at Ellis 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
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ellis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 67637)
2,809
Area median age
36
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 67637; 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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