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Sunflower Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 384 students

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

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 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.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 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.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 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.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities68%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities68%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 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.

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.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities80%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students90%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities77%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Students96%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities88%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 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.

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.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students97%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic100%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities94%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students90%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities91%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 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.

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.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 71%
Black 2% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Hispanic 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1401 East 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
Phone: (913) 294-8040

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