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#384 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 30% in state

Macksville Elem

Elementary School · Macksville · Macksville, KS

An elementary school in Macksville, KS where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 308, Macksville, KS 67557

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$22,127
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Macksville Elem score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

66%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Macksville Elem 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,263

Median home value

$97,500

Median rent

$542/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Macksville

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Macksville Elem is listed in Macksville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Macksville Elem

Macksville Elem is a public elementary school in Macksville, KS, part of Macksville, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macksville Elem

What grades does Macksville Elem serve?

Macksville Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Macksville Elem?

Macksville Elem has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macksville Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Macksville Elem is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macksville Elem rank in KS?

Macksville Elem ranks #384 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Macksville Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Macksville Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Macksville Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macksville Elem has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Macksville Elem a charter school?

No, Macksville Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Macksville Elem a Title I school?

No, Macksville Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macksville Elem?

66.0% of students at Macksville Elem 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 – 6th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Stafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 67557)
678
Area median age
38.9
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 67557; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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