Kismet-Plains

The Kismet-Plains school district in Kansas consists of three schools: Southwestern Heights Junior/Senior High, Kismet Elementary, and Plains Elementary. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, with all three schools performing well below state averages and ranking in the bottom tier of Kansas schools.

Southwestern Heights Junior/Senior High is the only high school in the district, serving grades 6-12, and has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kansas high schools. Its test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 8-17% of students proficient in ELA and 5-10% proficient in Math. In contrast, Plains Elementary has shown slightly better performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates closer to the state averages, and a particularly strong Science proficiency rate. However, it is still ranked in the bottom 20% of Kansas elementary schools.

Across the district, the schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 70-77%, indicating a high-need student population. Despite the low performance, the schools appear to have relatively low student-teacher ratios and consistent per-student spending, raising questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized. The data suggests that the Kismet-Plains school district faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, and a comprehensive review and overhaul of the district's educational strategies and practices may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.