Best Schools in McCracken, KS
McCracken, KS has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,780 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in McCracken exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McCracken, KS
The top high schools in McCracken, 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. La Crosse High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
4. Western Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCracken, KS
The top middle schools in McCracken, 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. La Crosse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCracken, KS
The top elementary schools in McCracken, 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. La Crosse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
3. Washington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellis • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
4. Western Plains South Elem/jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 44 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McCracken, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McCracken, KS has a total population of 273 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McCracken, 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 McCracken, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McCracken, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McCracken, 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 McCracken, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McCracken, KS
How many schools are in McCracken, KS?
McCracken, KS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,780 students in total.
How do schools in McCracken perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in McCracken score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in McCracken exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McCracken?
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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