Skip to main content

Average

#866 of 1,294 schools in KS

Mclouth High

High School · Mclouth · Mclouth, KS

A high school in Mclouth, KS where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 40, Mclouth, KS 66054

  • Math 28% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency27.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$15,298
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at Mclouth High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Mclouth 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated952/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$103,333

Median home value

$240,500

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·14 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.

Mclouth

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mclouth High is listed in McLouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mclouth High

Mclouth High is a public high school in Mclouth, KS, part of Mclouth, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mclouth High

What grades does Mclouth High serve?

Mclouth High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mclouth High?

Mclouth High has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclouth High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mclouth High is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mclouth High rank in KS?

Mclouth High ranks #866 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Mclouth High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mclouth High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mclouth High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mclouth High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mclouth High a charter school?

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

Is Mclouth High a Title I school?

No, Mclouth High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mclouth High?

42.1% of students at Mclouth 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 66054)
2,653
Area average commute
42.8 min
Area median age
50
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 66054; 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

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.