McPherson

Summary:

The McPherson school district in Kansas consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a diverse landscape of school performance, with some standout institutions and others facing significant challenges.

Washington Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary are the top-performing schools, consistently scoring above district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary and Lincoln Elementary have lower proficiency rates, suggesting a need for targeted support. The high school, McPherson High, has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking but maintains solid test scores.

The data also reveals significant variations in school funding, with per-student spending ranging from $8,068 at Washington Elementary to $12,372 at Roosevelt Elementary. This disparity may contribute to the performance differences observed across the district. Addressing these underlying factors, such as resource allocation and instructional practices, could help drive more consistent, equitable outcomes for all students in the McPherson school district.

District Detail

514 North Main
McPherson, KS 67460

(620) 241-9400

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 266 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	900 N Ash	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	Yes	(620) 241-9540	253	21	11.8	48.6%	189 (74.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (17.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.7%)	37	436^th of 653 public elementary schools	33.2%		35.5	446^th of 660 public elementary schools	32.4%	10	50.0	41.0	17.6					35.0	58.3	25.6	17.1					30.6	20.0			20.0	$11,613	$1,091	$10,522
Roosevelt Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 S Walnut	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	Yes	(620) 241-9550	266	22	12.2	64.7%	186 (69.9%)	5 (1.9%)	45 (16.9%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	29.3	485^th of 653 public elementary schools	25.7%		30.9	485^th of 660 public elementary schools	26.5%		31.0	9.7	37.8					26.8	46.7	6.5	13.5					21.4	45.9			45.9	$12,372	$1,084	$11,288
Washington Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	128 N Park	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9560	285	21	13.6	46.7%	218 (76.5%)	6 (2.1%)	44 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	70	160^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.5%		59.2	239^th of 660 public elementary schools	63.8%	79	61.0	44.4	56.1					53.5	80.5	46.7	29.3					52.0	46.3			46.3	$8,068	$1,084	$6,984
McPherson Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	700 E Elizabeth	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9450	492	33	15.0	41.9%	375 (76.2%)	5 (1.0%)	72 (14.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	35.5	236^th of 362 public middle schools	34.8%		43.4	191^st of 362 public middle schools	47.2%	45				28.5	28.2	16.4		24.4				25.0	24.4	14.3		21.2		19.0		19.0	$10,655	$00	$10,655
McPherson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 E First Street	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9500	709	52	13.6	36.0%	541 (76.3%)	8 (1.1%)	107 (15.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.8%)	53.2	142^nd of 318 public high schools	55.3%		67.2	81^st of 327 public high schools	75.2%	61							24.4	24.4							23.7	23.7			32.6	32.6	$11,147	$26	$11,121
Eisenhower Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	301 E Wickersham Dr	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9430	265	20	13.1	27.9%	213 (80.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.5%)	62.4	217^th of 653 public elementary schools	66.8%		73.2	140^th of 660 public elementary schools	78.8%	77	41.4	41.2	59.5					47.5	51.7	35.3	30.2					37.4	74.4			74.4	$11,479	$1,083	$10,396

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Canton-Galva	6.72 mi	2	236^th
Inman	11.67 mi	2	93^rd
Little River	13.23 mi	4	4^th
Smoky Valley	13.42 mi	4	142^nd
Moundridge	14.43 mi	3	91^st

McPherson

District Detail

Washington Elementary

Eisenhower Elementary

McPherson High

Lincoln Elementary

McPherson Middle School

Roosevelt Elementary

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