Very Good
#400 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 31% in state
Western Plains South Elem/jr High
Elementary School · Western Plains · Bazine, KS
An elementary school in Bazine, KS where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 218, Bazine, KS 67516
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Plains South Elem/jr High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 28 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Western Plains South Elem/jr 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,370
Median home value
$75,800
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Western Plains
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Plains North ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western Plains
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Plains South Elem/jr High is listed in Western Plains; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Plains South Elem/jr High
Western Plains South Elem/jr High is a public elementary school in Bazine, KS, part of Western Plains, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Plains South Elem/jr High
What grades does Western Plains South Elem/jr High serve?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Western Plains South Elem/jr High?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Plains South Elem/jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Plains South Elem/jr High is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Plains South Elem/jr High rank in KS?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High ranks #400 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Western Plains South Elem/jr High's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Plains South Elem/jr High 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 Western Plains South Elem/jr High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Plains South Elem/jr High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Plains South Elem/jr High a charter school?
No, Western Plains South Elem/jr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Plains South Elem/jr High a Title I school?
No, Western Plains South Elem/jr High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Plains South Elem/jr High?
84.2% of students at Western Plains South Elem/jr 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ness County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (785) 398-2535
- Area population (ZIP 67516)
- 563
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 67516; 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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