Jefferson West School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 827 students in Jefferson West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Jefferson West School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Jefferson West School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
8 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
720 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
65
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,889 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson West School District?
Jefferson West School District manages 3 public schools serving 827 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson West School District?
Jefferson West School District is ranked #89 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson West School District?
87% of Jefferson West School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson West School District?
Jefferson West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,889 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 827 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
