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GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1663 East US Hwy 56
Carbondale, KS 66414
Osage County
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PH: (785) 665-7168

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1183 students
  • 4 schools

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 KSA Results

Scale: % or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 98% (2008)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

History-Government
 85% (2008)
The state average for History-Government was 84% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2008)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

History-Government
 94% (2008)
The state average for History-Government was 81% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 87% (2008)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2008.

History-Government
 84% (2008)
The state average for History-Government was 82% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Kansas: An Overview

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 KSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities88%

MathThis District
All Students97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities100%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities100%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities96%

MathThis District
All Students98%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities96%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities80%

MathThis District
All Students92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities67%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities75%

History-GovernmentThis District
All Students85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities88%

MathThis District
All Students88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities81%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities81%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities91%

MathThis District
All Students81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities76%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities64%

History-GovernmentThis District
All Students94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities79%

MathThis District
All Students72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities50%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities82%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities63%

History-GovernmentThis District
All Students84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities69%

MathThis District
All Students61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities38%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Kansas: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1315
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%73%
Hispanic2%13%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%2%
Black, not Hispanic1%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program35%40%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,811$8,990
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%62%
Student and staff support6%9%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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