Is Macksville High a good school?

Macksville High ranks 233 rd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Macksville High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 81 students attended Macksville High.

What is the racial makeup of Macksville High?

Students at Macksville High are 47% White, 43% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Macksville High?

Macksville High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Macksville Elementary

Macksville High

Summary:

Macksville High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Macksville, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school is part of the Macksville School District, which is ranked 199 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Macksville High has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.05% of 10th-grade students at Macksville High were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. The school has also struggled to serve its diverse student population effectively, with particularly low performance among Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students. In contrast, the nearby Larned Senior High and St. John High schools generally outperform Macksville High in academic metrics and student group performance.

Despite spending $16,655 per student, which is higher than the nearby Larned Senior High and St. John High schools, Macksville High's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Macksville High (68.6% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Addressing these underlying factors may be crucial for improving the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

417 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557

(620) 348-2475

District: Macksville

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,655

Feeder schools for Macksville High:

Elementary:

Macksville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Hispanic:

43.2%

American Indian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Macksville High ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Macksville High ranks worse than 73.3% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Macksville High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (43.2%), American Indian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Macksville High is 6.1. (See more...)

Compare Macksville High employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Macksville High is $16,655.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Macksville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Macksville High 288^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Macksville High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Macksville High 233^rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Macksville High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Macksville:

SchoolDigger ranks Macksville 199^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Macksville High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2015	31.63	275^th	368	25.3%
2016	30.56	254^th	343	25.9%
2017	22.75	304^th	358	15.1%
2018	36.28	226^th	350	35.4%
2019	22.68	305^th	368	17.1%
2021	21.97	306^th	367	16.6%
2022	23.11	306^th	368	16.8%
2023	13.97	340^th	362	6.1%
2024	25.99	288^th	362	20.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	44.86	127^th	255	50.2%
2019	20.46	242^nd	270	10.4%
2021	49.40	125^th	275	54.5%
2022	26.37	225^th	270	16.7%
2023	28.35	246^th	300	18.0%
2024	39.23	178^th	296	39.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.69	188^th	275	31.6%
2021	7.36	308^th	313	1.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	38.21	173^rd	280	38.2%
2019	19.54	259^th	301	14.0%
2021	38.53	194^th	308	37.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.23	135^th	135	0.0%
2024	30.81	106^th	144	26.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	44.26	176^th	333	47.1%
2019	32.20	244^th	344	29.1%
2022	20.34	308^th	349	11.7%
2024	41.75	189^th	347	45.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Macksville High

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Rank History for all high school students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	61.15	98^th	262	62.6%
2007	70.16	81^st	280	71.1%
2008	81.25	37^th	267	86.1%
2009	68.26	91^st	291	68.7%
2010	70.08	79^th	302	73.8%
2011	85.58	8^th	298	97.3%
2012	77.26	21^st	317	93.4%
2013	61.65	133^rd	323	58.8%
2015	62.71	112^th	326	65.6%
2016	19.34	261^st	313	16.6%
2017	30.32	221^st	316	30.1%
2018	56.70	129^th	314	58.9%
2019	78.86	47^th	325	85.5%
2021	34.23	230^th	320	28.1%
2022	30.16	248^th	324	23.5%
2023	24.88	268^th	327	18.0%
2024	32.92	233^rd	318	26.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.18	98^th	228	57.0%
2022	37.11	154^th	223	30.9%
2023	17.49	220^th	250	12.0%
2024	21.95	217^th	249	12.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.06	209^th	248	15.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.64	38^th	248	84.7%
2021	22.77	221^st	258	14.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.13	99^th	99	0.0%
2023	10.71	110^th	110	0.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Macksville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.10	61^st	296	79.4%
2019	87.70	16^th	306	94.8%
2021	35.98	213^th	302	29.5%
2022	31.21	237^th	307	22.8%
2023	62.47	95^th	309	69.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Macksville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	91	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
1989	82	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	84
1990	72	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	74
1991	79	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	80
1992	79	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	81
1993	88	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	91
1994	87	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	89
1995	91	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	97
1996	91	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	97
1997	91	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	98
1998	88	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	91
1999	80	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	91
2000	85	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	94
2001	78	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	92
2002	87	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	102
2003	87	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	102
2004	83	0	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	141
2005	89	0	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	121
2006	83	1	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	131
2007	77	0	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	134
2008	69	0	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	128
2009	62	0	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	111
2010	55	0	0	48	0	0	0	103
2011	59	0	0	43	0	0	0	102
2012	54	0	0	45	0	0	0	99
2013	55	0	0	42	1	0	0	98
2014	54	0	0	45	3	0	0	102
2015	68	0	0	69	1	0	0	138
2016	64	0	0	38	0	0	1	103
2017	68	0	0	45	0	0	1	114
2018	69	0	0	30	9	0	2	110
2019	64	0	0	34	6	0	2	106
2020	57	0	0	33	5	0	2	97
2021	45	0	0	26	10	0	2	83
2022	46	0	0	27	12	0	0	85
2023	44	0	0	33	9	0	0	86
2024	38	1	0	35	6	0	1	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Macksville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	11.0	8.3	0
1989	84	12.0	7.0	n/a
1990	74	11.6	6.3	0
1991	80	11.5	6.9	n/a
1992	81	11.9	6.8	93.8
1993	91	11.2	8.1	27.5
1994	89	10.9	8.2	18
1995	97	11.0	8.8	38.1
1996	97	11.0	8.8	38.1
1997	98	11.0	8.9	37.8
1998	91	11.5	7.9	33
1999	91	11.3	8.1	40.7
2000	94	12.0	7.8	42.6
2001	92	11.7	7.9	43.5
2002	102	10.7	9.5	34.3
2003	102	10.7	9.5	34.3
2004	141	10.7	13.2	53.9
2005	121	11.8	10.3	45.5
2006	131	10.9	12.0	54.2
2007	134	16.0	8.4	53
2008	128	11.0	11.6	57
2009	111	11.7	9.5	52.3
2010	103	12.5	8.2	52.4
2011	102	11.5	8.8	52
2012	99	14.6	6.7	58.6
2013	98	14.5	6.7	61.2
2014	102	14.3	7.1	65.7
2015	138	18.0	7.6	66.7
2016	103	18.0	5.7	55.3
2017	114	15.9	7.1	54.4
2018	110	15.1	7.2	54.5
2019	106	14.1	7.5	48.1
2020	97	15.8	6.1	58.8
2021	83	13.7	6.0	61.4
2022	85	13.4	6.3	64.7
2023	86	13.8	6.2	68.6
2024	81	13.2	6.1	72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Macksville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	11.0	8.3	0
1989	84	12.0	7.0	n/a
1990	74	11.6	6.3	0
1991	80	11.5	6.9	n/a
1992	81	11.9	6.8	93.8
1993	91	11.2	8.1	27.5
1994	89	10.9	8.2	18
1995	97	11.0	8.8	38.1
1996	97	11.0	8.8	38.1
1997	98	11.0	8.9	37.8
1998	91	11.5	7.9	33
1999	91	11.3	8.1	40.7
2000	94	12.0	7.8	42.6
2001	92	11.7	7.9	43.5
2002	102	10.7	9.5	34.3
2003	102	10.7	9.5	34.3
2004	141	10.7	13.2	53.9
2005	121	11.8	10.3	45.5
2006	131	10.9	12.0	54.2
2007	134	16.0	8.4	53
2008	128	11.0	11.6	57
2009	111	11.7	9.5	52.3
2010	103	12.5	8.2	52.4
2011	102	11.5	8.8	52
2012	99	14.6	6.7	58.6
2013	98	14.5	6.7	61.2
2014	102	14.3	7.1	65.7
2015	138	18.0	7.6	66.7
2016	103	18.0	5.7	55.3
2017	114	15.9	7.1	54.4
2018	110	15.1	7.2	54.5
2019	106	14.1	7.5	48.1
2020	97	15.8	6.1	58.8
2021	83	13.7	6.0	61.4
2022	85	13.4	6.3	64.7
2023	86	13.8	6.2	68.6
2024	81	13.2	6.1	72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Macksville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$324 (1.9%)	$16,331 (98.1%)	$16,655

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Macksville High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 305^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 340^th of 362 Middle schools	11%
Ranks 47^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 268^th of 327 High schools	67.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Macksville High)	29.4	17.9	11.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Macksville)	29.4	17.9	11.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Macksville High)	11.8	16.7	4.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Macksville)	11.8	16.7	4.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Macksville High)	19.2	5.9	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Macksville)	19.2	5.9	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Macksville High)	7.7	5.9	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Macksville)	7.7	5.9	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Macksville High)	7.7	5.9	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Macksville)	7.7	5.9	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Macksville High)	40	16	24%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Macksville)	40	16	24%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Macksville High)	25	8	17%
10th Grade Mathematics (Macksville)	25	8	17%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Macksville High)	50	25	25%
11th Grade Science (Macksville)	50	25	25%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	86	18.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	34	33	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	44	31.3%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	68.6%	20.5%

Schools Near Macksville High

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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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	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
Macksville High	Public	7-12	417 N. Gilmore	Macksville	67557	Stafford County	Macksville	No	No	No	No	(620) 348-2475	81	13	6.1	72.8%	38 (46.9%)	1 (1.2%)	35 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	32.9	233^rd of 318 public high schools	26.7%		24.9	268^th of 327 public high schools	18.0%	35	27.3	13.8	21.1	20.0	8.7	13.8	5.3	9.9	17.2	31.8	23.5	$16,655	$324	$16,331
St John High	Public	7-12	505 North Broadway	St John	67576	Stafford County	St John-Hudson	No	No	No	No	(620) 549-3277	135	12	11.4	51.9%	95 (70.4%)	1 (0.7%)	38 (28.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.4	194^th of 318 public high schools	39.0%		26.6	262^nd of 327 public high schools	19.9%	68	26.3	8.0	32.0	21.7	36.8	20.0	20.0	24.6	8.0	15.0	11.1	$13,817	$172	$13,645
Larned Senior High	Public	9-12	815 Corse	Larned	67550	Pawnee County	Ft Larned	No	No	No	No	(620) 285-2151	228	21	10.6	45.6%	176 (77.2%)	3 (1.3%)	36 (15.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	42.6	190^th of 318 public high schools	40.3%		51.9	151^st of 327 public high schools	53.8%	39			18.3	18.3			11.7	11.7		41.2	41.2	$17,403	$265	$17,138

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