Best Public Schools in Kensington, KS

Summary:

The city of Kensington, Kansas is home to two schools: Thunder Ridge High School and Thunder Ridge Elementary, both part of the Thunder Ridge Schools district. These schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with Thunder Ridge High School consistently ranking highly in the state-wide SchoolDigger rankings and earning a 4-star rating for the 2023-2024 school year.

Thunder Ridge High School stands out for its exceptional test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.33% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 27.57%. Thunder Ridge Elementary also excels in Mathematics, with 80% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, well above the state average of 50.23%.

Both schools have higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, indicating efficient resource allocation and a more personalized educational experience for students. However, the schools also serve a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 50.75% of students at Thunder Ridge High School and 45.65% of students at Thunder Ridge Elementary receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, the schools have maintained strong academic performance, showcasing their ability to provide a quality education to a diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)			KAP Mathematics (2024)			KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thunder Ridge Elementary	Public	K-3	128 S Kansas Street	Kensington	66951	Smith County	Thunder Ridge Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 476-3241	46	6	7.7	45.7%	45 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)	20.0		20.0	80.0		80.0			$15,960	$1,823	$14,137
Thunder Ridge High School	Public	9-12	209 East Ash	Kensington	66951	Smith County	Thunder Ridge Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 476-2217	67	8	8.6	50.7%	57 (85.1%)	2 (3.0%)	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	72.6	60^th of 318 public high schools	81.1%		37.3	223^rd of 327 public high schools	31.8%	163		53.3	53.3		26.7	26.7	29.4	29.4	$16,491	$1,219	$15,272

Cities Near Kensington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Agra	4.34 mi	1	150^th
Smith Center	13.44 mi	2	49^th
Phillipsburg	15.17 mi	3	259^th
Stockton	26.17 mi	2	316^th
Osborne	28.76 mi	2	87^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.