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South Barber 7-12

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South Barber 7-12 is a public high school located in Kiowa, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 88 students. The school is part of the South Barber District, which is ranked 99 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Barber 7-12 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 94th out of 314 Kansas high schools in 2017-2018 to 298th out of 324 in 2021-2022. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 147th out of 318 Kansas high schools, with a 3-star rating. While the school has performed better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, its Mathematics proficiency is below the state average. Interestingly, the school's Science proficiency for all grades is slightly above the state average. The school has a high percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, and its White student population has consistently underperformed compared to the state average.

Despite spending more per student ($15,901) than the nearby Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School ($15,464 per student), South Barber 7-12 has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 in 2020-2021 to 17.6 in 2022-2023, compared to Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School's 9 student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the school may not be utilizing its resources as efficiently as it could, and the fluctuations in its academic performance indicate potential areas for improvement, such as addressing the achievement gap between its low-SES and White student populations and focusing on improving Mathematics proficiency.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1220 N. 8th Street
       Kiowa, KS  67070

(833) 722-7237

District: South Barber

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,901 Help


Feeder schools for South Barber 7-12:

Elementary:    South Barber Pre-K-6

Student/teacher ratio:  7.3 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
6.3%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Barber 7-12 ranks worse than 56.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Barber 7-12 ranks better than 53.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Barber 7-12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (6.3%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Barber 7-12 is 7.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Barber 7-12 is $15,901.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Barber 7-12:

SchoolDigger ranks South Barber 7-12 206th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See South Barber 7-12 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks South Barber 7-12 147th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See South Barber 7-12 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Barber:

SchoolDigger ranks South Barber 99th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Barber 7-12

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Barber 7-12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 34.14 247th 316 21.8%
2011 53.70 182nd 320 43.1%
2012 42.96 253rd 342 26.0%
2013 57.96 179th 355 49.6%
2015 47.59 182nd 368 50.5%
2016 53.59 131st 343 61.8%
2017 57.81 115th 358 67.9%
2021 36.33 246th 367 33.0%
2022 41.17 207th 368 43.8%
2023 26.74 288th 362 20.4%
2024 40.10 206th 362 43.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Barber 7-12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.54 153rd 300 49.0%
2024 38.80 182nd 296 38.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Barber 7-12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.93 271st 349 22.3%
2022 38.14 216th 349 38.1%
2023 22.41 299th 349 14.3%
2024 33.09 235th 347 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Barber 7-12

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Rank History for all high school students at South Barber 7-12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 49.20 182nd 298 38.9%
2012 35.82 264th 317 16.7%
2013 38.56 253rd 323 21.7%
2015 42.12 200th 326 38.7%
2016 65.29 89th 313 71.6%
2017 47.61 158th 316 50.0%
2018 64.28 94th 314 70.1%
2022 12.55 298th 324 8.0%
2023 33.86 241st 327 26.3%
2024 52.02 147th 318 53.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Barber 7-12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.03 138th 250 44.8%
2024 87.10 19th 249 92.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Barber 7-12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.47 104th 296 64.9%
2022 10.43 296th 307 3.6%
2023 21.08 270th 309 12.6%
2024 40.41 189th 295 35.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Barber 7-12

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 101 0 0 6 1 0 3 0 111
2011 92 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 97
2012 95 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 102
2013 98 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 106
2014 99 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 108
2015 93 0 2 6 0 0 3 0 104
2016 90 2 2 4 1 0 3 0 102
2017 90 1 2 6 1 0 3 0 103
2018 79 0 1 4 1 0 2 0 87
2019 82 0 4 3 0 0 1 0 90
2020 71 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 78
2021 73 0 2 5 1 0 0 0 81
2022 77 1 2 5 2 0 0 0 87
2023 76 2 2 4 3 0 1 0 88
2024 80 4 1 6 2 0 2 0 95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Barber 7-12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 111 14.0 7.9 34.2
2011 97 13.3 7.2 40.2
2012 102 14.9 6.8 44.1
2013 106 14.1 7.5 46.2
2014 108 13.5 8.0 48.1
2015 104 14.0 7.4 26.9
2016 102 14.0 7.2 40.2
2017 103 12.0 8.5 44.7
2018 87 11.8 7.3 47.1
2019 90 9.8 9.1 45.6
2020 78 8.3 9.3 46.2
2021 81 6.1 13.2 46.9
2022 87 5.1 17.0 47.1
2023 88 5.0 17.6 65.9
2024 95 13.0 7.3 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Barber 7-12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 111 14.0 7.9 34.2
2011 97 13.3 7.2 40.2
2012 102 14.9 6.8 44.1
2013 106 14.1 7.5 46.2
2014 108 13.5 8.0 48.1
2015 104 14.0 7.4 26.9
2016 102 14.0 7.2 40.2
2017 103 12.0 8.5 44.7
2018 87 11.8 7.3 47.1
2019 90 9.8 9.1 45.6
2020 78 8.3 9.3 46.2
2021 81 6.1 13.2 46.9
2022 87 5.1 17.0 47.1
2023 88 5.0 17.6 65.9
2024 95 13.0 7.3 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Barber 7-12

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,057 (6.6%) $14,844 (93.4%) $15,901

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Barber 7-12

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber 7-12)5026.7
 23.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)5026.7
 23.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Barber 7-12)43.820
 23.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)43.820
 23.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
11th Grade Science (South Barber 7-12)23.521.4
 2.1%
   11th Grade Science (South Barber)23.521.4
 2.1%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9088
 2.2%
African American02
American Indian03
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8276
 7.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%65.9%
 20.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Barber 7-12

South Barber 7-12 ranks 147th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Barber 7-12 are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

South Barber 7-12 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Barber Pre-K-6

In the 2023-24 school year, 95 students attended South Barber 7-12.


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