Halstead

The Halstead school district in Kansas consists of three schools: Halstead Middle School, Halstead High, and Bentley Primary School. These schools serve students from elementary through high school grades and provide a range of educational opportunities in the Halstead area.

Among the three schools, Bentley Primary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Halstead district and state averages. This strong academic performance may be attributed to the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 12.3. Halstead High School has also shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 195th to 116th out of Kansas high schools, with its 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate exceeding the state average.

While the schools generally perform around the state averages in core subjects, there are some areas for potential improvement. For instance, Halstead Middle School has relatively lower proficiency rates in 8th-grade Mathematics and Science, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, particularly at Bentley Primary School, indicate the importance of considering socioeconomic factors and ensuring equitable resource allocation to support student success.