Best High Schools in Paola, KS

Paola, KS has 6 high schools with 1,982 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 Paola score 26% 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 Paola don't meet expectations.

1. Louisburg High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Louisburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students

2. Wellsville High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students

3. Paola High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

4. Prairie View High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Prairie View • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students

5. Osawatomie High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Osawatomie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students

Best Middle Schools in Paola, KS

Paola, KS has 5 middle schools with 1,416 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 Paola score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Paola don't meet expectations.

1. Louisburg Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Louisburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students

2. Paola Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students

3. Wellsville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

4. Prairie View Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Prairie View • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students

5. Osawatomie Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Osawatomie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Paola, KS

Paola, KS has 7 elementary schools with 2,179 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 Paola score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Paola exceed expectations.

1. Sunflower Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Paola • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students

2. Parker Elem

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prairie View • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 228 Students

3. Wellsville Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

4. Rockville Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Louisburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 488 Students

5. Cottonwood Elem

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Paola • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 385 Students

6. Holy Trinity School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Trinity School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students

7. Swenson Early Childhood Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Osawatomie • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 176 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Paola, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Paola, KS has a total population of 9,954 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Paola, KS

5,577

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Paola, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

16.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paola, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paola, KS.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,381 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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