Buhler

The Buhler school district in Kansas consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district serves a diverse range of students, with varying performance levels across the different schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Buhler Grade School consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. Prairie Hills Middle also performs well, ranking in the top third of Kansas middle schools with strong proficiency rates, particularly in 7th grade Math and 6th grade ELA. Additionally, Union Valley Elementary stands out for its above-average proficiency rates in both ELA and Math compared to the district and state averages.

However, the district also faces some challenges, with Buhler High School experiencing a decline in performance, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star rating. Additionally, the three elementary schools show significant variation in their performance, with Plum Creek Elementary lagging behind the other schools. The alternative virtual school, Ad Astra, stands out with a much lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to the other schools in the district.