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Best Schools in Ellis, KS
Ellis, KS has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,390 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Ellis don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ellis, KS
The top high schools in Ellis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellis Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellis • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Hays High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
3. Trego Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakeeney • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
4. Palco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellis, KS
The top middle schools in Ellis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hays Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
2. Palco Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellis, KS
The top elementary schools in Ellis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
2. Washington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellis • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
3. Woodrow Wilson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
4. Damar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 53 Students
5. Trego Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakeeney • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 292 Students
6. St Mary's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellis, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellis, KS has a total population of 2,405 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellis, 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 Ellis, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellis, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellis, 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 Ellis, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ellis, KS
How many schools are in Ellis, KS?
Ellis, KS has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,390 students in total.
How do schools in Ellis perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ellis score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Ellis don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ellis?
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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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Ellis
2 of 2 schools in Ellis carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Ellis. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.