Top Rankings
Thunder Ridge Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 134 students in Thunder Ridge Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Thunder Ridge Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
134 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thunder Ridge Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,209 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,896 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,209
$16,276
Spending / Student
$31,896
$17,192
Best Thunder Ridge Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thunder Ridge High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 East Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 Kansas Avenue
Agra, KS 67621
(785) 638-2244
Agra, KS 67621
(785) 638-2244
Gr: 4-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thunder Ridge Schools?
Thunder Ridge Schools manages 2 public schools serving 134 students.
What is the rank of Thunder Ridge Schools?
Thunder Ridge Schools is ranked #67 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thunder Ridge Schools?
90% of Thunder Ridge Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge Schools?
Thunder Ridge Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Thunder Ridge Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,896 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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