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Price-Harris Communications Magnet Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 428 students

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Posted March 9, 2009

Both of our children attend as Magnet students and we have never, in the 5 years we've been connected to PH, have regretted our decision. We feel welcome each time we phone, email, or communicate face-to-face with the staff and families (and they remember us & our children!). Every educator we have come across works extremely hard to ensure each child is working up to their full potential. But, if we had to really point out specific details we enjoy, we feel compelled to mention the annual carnival, parent workshops, the PTO emails parents receive after the meetings (which we love!), and latchkey offers a wide variety of activities (the Summer Program is excellent!). We really cannot find a single complaint, other than we wish the school was K-12. :0)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2008

Staff is highly motivated with high expectations! Couldn't ask for a better experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2008

The Teacher's and Administration have to upmost respect for our chilren and to us as Parents. Excellence in Problem solving and making our The Best ever in having fun with education. They all make sure we all work together as a team to give our Children the BEST possible education. Kuddos to Mrs. Susan Horner, Mrs. Lynetta Lowry, Miss Mater and we will miss Mrs. Doyle. Our entire experience with this wonderful school has been an unbelievable journey and will always be a big memory when all 4 of my Children are all grown up. Sincerely, Jennifer Duerksen-Brannan
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

65 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 Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanic48%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities80%
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students78%
African Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities64%
Proficient in English50%
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 Students79%
African American77%
Hispanic72%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students81%
African American69%
Hispanic79%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English83%

Science

All Students83%
African American85%
Hispanic61%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities90%
Proficient in English70%
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 Students90%
African American90%
Hispanic81%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities100%
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students90%
African American100%
Hispanic87%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities100%
Proficient in English94%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 39% 71%
Hispanic 26% 14%
Black 19% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 57%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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706 North Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
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Phone: (316) 973-1650

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