Best Schools in Kirkwood, KS
Kirkwood, KS has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,300 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Kirkwood don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kirkwood, KS
The top high schools in Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
2. Columbus Junior High And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
3. Southeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kirkwood, KS
The top middle schools in Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 188 Students
2. Pittsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
3. Southeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 147 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kirkwood, KS
The top elementary schools in Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geo E Nettels Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
2. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 158 Students
3. Park Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kirkwood, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kirkwood, KS has a total population of 364 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kirkwood, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kirkwood, KS
How many schools are in Kirkwood, KS?
Kirkwood, KS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,300 students in total.
How do schools in Kirkwood perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Kirkwood score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Kirkwood don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kirkwood?
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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 40%
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