Best High Schools in Alden, KS

Alden, KS has 5 high schools with 1,034 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alden score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alden meet expectations.

1. Sterling Junior High/senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sterling • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students

2. Nickerson High

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

3. Lyons High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lyons • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students

4. Chase High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 44 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alden, KS

Alden, KS has 3 middle schools with 378 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alden score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alden don't meet expectations.

1. Reno Valley Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students

2. Raymond Jr High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 33 Students

3. Lyons Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lyons • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alden, KS

Alden, KS has 4 elementary schools with 840 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alden score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alden meet expectations.

1. Sterling Grade School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sterling • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students

2. South Hutchinson Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nickerson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students

3. Chase Elem

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chase-raymond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students

4. Lyons Park Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lyons • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 181 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alden, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alden, KS has a total population of 332 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alden, KS

2,252

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alden, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

11.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alden, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alden, KS.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

895 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alden, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Alden, KS

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Sterling, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Raymond, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chase, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lyons, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Silica, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Nickerson, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mitchell, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ellinwood, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hudson, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Little River, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations