Serving 204 students in grades 7-12, Ell-saline Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ell-saline Middle/high School's student population of 204 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ell-saline Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ell-saline Middle/high School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
23%
White
82%
60%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ell-saline Middle/high School's ranking?
Ell-saline Middle/high School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ell-saline Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Ell-saline Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ell-saline Middle/high School?
204 students attend Ell-saline Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ell-saline Middle/high School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ell-saline Middle/high School?
Ell-saline Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ell-saline Middle/high School offer ?
Ell-saline Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ell-saline Middle/high School part of?
Ell-saline Middle/high School is part of Ell-Saline School District.
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