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Ruth Clark Elementary K-5

Public | PK-5 | 370 students

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5 stars

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I have two children that have attended this school, one of which is still there. The Teachers and Para s are devoted and hard working. A social contract is implemented between the students and teachers to better understand how to treat each other with respect. After all, you teach people how to treat you. The respect shown to each other lowers any behavioral issues and allows more time for academic learning. Each student is academically challenged daily, and they get exactly what they need to prepare them for the future. This is truly a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Both of my children have gone to Ruth Clark and we love the teachers. It is a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2006

My 3rd and 4th grader have attended this school since 1st and 2nd grade. My 4th grader, due to the excellent staff, was diagnosed and treated for ADD. I credit their attentive teachers for noticing this, when other schools had missed it. They really focus on keeping the parent involved in their child's education. My 3rd grader, who is an accelerated learner, is given what she needs to be continually challenged. We have enjoyed this school, they are excellent in realizing each child learns differently and will focus on what they need to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

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 88% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%
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 Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities40%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities60%
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-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English100%

Reading

All Students93%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English100%

Science

All Students95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students94%
African Americann/a
Hispanic100%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students88%
African Americann/a
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 3%
Hispanic 10% 14%
Black 4% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 48%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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1800 West 55th St South
Wichita, KS 67217
Phone: (316) 554-2333

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