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#901 of 1,294 schools in KS
Plainville High
High School · Plainville · Plainville, KS
A high school in Plainville, KS where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
202 SE Cardinal Avenue, Plainville, KS 67663
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plainville High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainville 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,139
Median home value
$89,100
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Plainville
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainville High is listed in Plainville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainville High
Plainville High is a public high school in Plainville, KS, part of Plainville, serving approximately 172 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainville High
What grades does Plainville High serve?
Plainville High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Plainville High?
Plainville High has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainville High is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainville High rank in KS?
Plainville High ranks #901 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Plainville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Plainville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainville High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plainville High a charter school?
No, Plainville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainville High a Title I school?
No, Plainville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainville High?
41.3% of students at Plainville 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
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rooks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (785) 434-4547
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 67663)
- 2,449
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
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 67663; 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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