C
Below Average
57/100

Palco Jr. High

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 502 Ash, Palco, KS 67657
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 30% · Math 30% proficient · 36th percentile in Kansas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
15
Students
enrolled
5.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%36/100reading 30th percentile, math 42nd percentile among Kansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−7 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−3 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 502 Ash
City Palco
ZIP Code 67657
District 2010470
NCES School ID 201047000396
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67657

Understanding the community around Palco Jr. High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,406
Per Capita Income $36,274
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $103,400
Median Rent $588
Owner-Occupied 86.1%
Renter-Occupied 13.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Palco Jr. High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 40.0%
Female 60.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 15
Teachers (FTE) 2.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Palco Jr. High?
Palco Jr. High has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Palco Jr. High?
Palco Jr. High has 15 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1.
What grades does Palco Jr. High serve?
Palco Jr. High serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Palco Jr. High receive per student?
Palco Jr. High receives $21,978 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Palco Jr. High in 67657 ▼
Avg Home Value
$121,852
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
-1.4%
% Renters
13.9%

Other Schools in 67657

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026