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Altoona-Midway School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 148 students in Altoona-Midway School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Altoona-Midway School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
148 Students
477,393 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Altoona-Midway School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,662 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,784 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,662
$16,284
Spending / Student
$23,784
$17,200
Best Altoona-Midway School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altoona-Midway School District?
Altoona-Midway School District manages 2 public schools serving 148 students.
What is the rank of Altoona-Midway School District?
Altoona-Midway School District is ranked #263 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona-Midway School District?
91% of Altoona-Midway School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altoona-Midway School District?
Altoona-Midway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Altoona-Midway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,784 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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