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#418 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 32% in state

Pawnee Heights

School · Pawnee Heights · Rozel, KS

A school in Rozel, KS where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 97, Rozel, KS 67574

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$20,864
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Pawnee Heights score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 35 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.5%

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 Pawnee Heights 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
  • County Safety: Elevated756/100K

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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

$51,250

Median home value

$77,500

Median rent

$575/mo

College educated

3.1%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Pawnee Heights

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pawnee Heights is listed in Pawnee Heights; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pawnee Heights

Pawnee Heights is a public school in Rozel, KS, part of Pawnee Heights, serving approximately 99 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pawnee Heights

What grades does Pawnee Heights serve?

Pawnee Heights serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Pawnee Heights?

Pawnee Heights has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawnee Heights?

The student-teacher ratio at Pawnee Heights is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pawnee Heights rank in KS?

Pawnee Heights ranks #418 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Pawnee Heights's MySchoolScout rating?

Pawnee Heights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pawnee Heights?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pawnee Heights has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Pawnee Heights a charter school?

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

Is Pawnee Heights a Title I school?

No, Pawnee Heights is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pawnee Heights?

47.5% of students at Pawnee Heights 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
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pawnee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 67574)
154
Area median age
56.6
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 67574; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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