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Kismet-Plains School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 575 students in Kismet-Plains School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Kismet-Plains School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
575 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kismet-Plains School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
65%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
33%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,925 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,570 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,925
$16,276
Spending / Student
$17,570
$17,192
Best Kismet-Plains School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Grades: 3-5
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Grades: 6-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Grades: PK-2
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kismet-Plains School District?
Kismet-Plains School District manages 3 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Kismet-Plains School District?
Kismet-Plains School District is ranked #284 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kismet-Plains School District?
65% of Kismet-Plains School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kismet-Plains School District?
Kismet-Plains School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Kismet-Plains School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,570 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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