Best Schools in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
East Topeka, Topeka, KS has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,242 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in East Topeka don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
The top high schools in East Topeka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
2. Highland Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
The top middle schools in East Topeka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Chase Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
3. Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
The top elementary schools in East Topeka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tecumseh South Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 492 Students
2. Tecumseh North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 Students
3. Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
4. Highland Park Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Topeka, Topeka, KS has a total population of 3,389 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Topeka, Topeka, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Topeka, Topeka, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Topeka, Topeka, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit East Topeka, Topeka, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Topeka, Topeka, KS
How many schools are in East Topeka, Topeka, KS?
East Topeka, Topeka, KS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,242 students in total.
How do schools in East Topeka perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in East Topeka score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in East Topeka don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Topeka?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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