Best High Schools in McPherson, KS

High schools
5
Students
1,389
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in McPherson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smoky Valley High

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students

2. Moundridge High

A+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moundridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students

3. Little River High

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Little River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students

4. Inman Jr/sr High School

A

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Inman • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students

5. Mcpherson High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcpherson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students

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Best Middle Schools in McPherson, KS

Middle schools
4
Students
955
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in McPherson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Little River Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Little River • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 40 Students

2. Smoky Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smoky Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students

3. Moundridge Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Moundridge • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 177 Students

4. Mcpherson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcpherson • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in McPherson, KS

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,070
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in McPherson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St Joseph Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 108 Students

2. Windom Elem

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Little River • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students

3. Soderstrom Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Smoky Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students

4. Moundridge Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moundridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 188 Students

5. Inman Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Inman • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students

6. Eisenhower Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students

7. Washington Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

8. Lincoln Elem

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

9. Roosevelt Elem

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcpherson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students

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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

4,414

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

D+

17.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,200 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit McPherson, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in McPherson, KS

How many schools are in McPherson, KS?

McPherson, KS has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,414 students in total.

How do schools in McPherson perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in McPherson score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in McPherson greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McPherson?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near McPherson, KS

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Roxbury, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Galva, KS

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Elyria, KS

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
New Gottland, KS

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Inman, KS

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Canton, KS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Windom, KS

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Moundridge, KS

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Little River, KS

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lehigh, KS

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Mcpherson

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
67%
Exceeding
17%
Avg actual scores
40.3%
Avg projected
35.2%

6 of 6 schools in Mcpherson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 4D: 1

All 6 public schools we grade in Mcpherson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (4)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.