Best Schools in McPherson, KS
McPherson, KS has a total of 19 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 4,618 students attend McPherson, KS schools. On average, schools in McPherson score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McPherson don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in McPherson, KS
McPherson, KS has 5 high schools with 1,389 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 McPherson score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McPherson underperform expectations.
1. Smoky Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
2. Mcpherson High
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Mcpherson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
3. Moundridge High
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Moundridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
4. Inman Jr/sr High School
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Inman • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
5. Little River High
SchoolGrade
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Little River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in McPherson, KS
McPherson, KS has 4 middle schools with 955 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 McPherson score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McPherson don't meet expectations.
1. Smoky Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
2. Moundridge Middle
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Moundridge • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 177 Students
3. Mcpherson Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Mcpherson • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
4. Little River Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Little River • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 40 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McPherson, KS
McPherson, KS has 10 elementary schools with 2,274 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 McPherson score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McPherson meet expectations.
1. Windom Elem
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Little River • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students
2. Soderstrom Elem
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Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
3. Inman Elem
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Inman • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
4. Canton-galva Elementary
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Canton-galva • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
5. Eisenhower Elementary
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Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
6. Washington Elem
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Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
7. Roosevelt Elem
SchoolGrade
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Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
8. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
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Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
9. Moundridge Elem
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Moundridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 188 Students
10. St Joseph Elementary School
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St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 108 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McPherson, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McPherson, KS has a total population of 14,767 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McPherson, 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 McPherson, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McPherson, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McPherson, KS.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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