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Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School

High School · Peabody-burns · Peabody, KS

A high school in Peabody, KS where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

810 Sycamore Street, Peabody, KS 66866

  • Math 20% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$17,789
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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 income

$56,385

Median home value

$96,500

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Peabody-burns

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School is listed in Peabody-Burns; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School

Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Peabody, KS, part of Peabody-burns, serving approximately 106 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School

What grades does Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School serve?

Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School?

Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School rank in KS?

Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School ranks #757 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School a charter school?

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

Is Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School?

44.3% of students at Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 66866)
1,714
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
43.6
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 66866; 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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