Macksville, KS - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Macksville

The Macksville school district serves a small student body from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Stafford County, Kansas. The district covers a largely rural area that includes the town of Macksville and surrounding communities. Housing values in the district are well below national and state medians, and the weighted average home value has recently shown a modest decline, making this an affordable market for families looking to enter homeownership. Rental options are limited, with available data reflecting only a small share of the district's zip codes.

Macksville operates two schools: an elementary school and a high school. The student population is small, with a white majority and a substantial Hispanic minority. The district's proficiency levels on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) paint a mixed picture. In math, proficiency rates across tested grades range from roughly a fifth of students in grade seven and grade eight to just under half in grade six. In English language arts, the highest rate was seen in grade five, where half of students scored proficient or above, while other grades showed lower rates, dipping to just over a quarter in grade six and around thirty percent in several others. Science results were more concentrated, with about two-fifths of students proficient at both grade five and grade eight. Compared to other districts within Stafford County, Macksville's overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile. This is a notable soft spot that parents may want to explore further with the district.

No graduation rate data was available for this district, so we are unable to offer a picture of how many students complete high school on time. Chronic absenteeism, however, affects roughly a fifth of students, a rate that places the district above the midpoint when compared to its county peers. This is an area a parent may wish to ask about, as it can indicate challenges with student engagement or attendance supports.

Per-pupil spending in Macksville is in the middle range, upper half of the county's districts. This suggests the district allocates resources at a level comparable to or slightly above some of its neighbors, though no detail on how those funds are directed is available in the data.

The district's website and publicly reported information did not yield evidence of recent curriculum changes, referendums, property-tax shifts, or other district-level developments that would affect families in the near term. The academic program offerings, such as Advanced Placement, dual-credit, or career-technical courses, were also absent from the data, so it is not possible to assess the breadth of pathways available to high school students.

Macksville presents as a small, rural district with an affordable housing market and a student body that is predominantly white and Hispanic. The academic results on state assessments are below the county median, which is a consideration for families focused on measured proficiency. The lack of graduation rate and program data leaves significant questions unanswered about the full high school experience. Parents considering this district will want to speak directly with the school to learn about advanced coursework options, postsecondary readiness supports, and how the district addresses attendance.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

184

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 38%

Black 1%

White 56%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 5

—

60%

Gr 6

27%

—

Gr 7

25%

—

Gr 8

20%

—

Math

Gr 5

—

30%

Gr 6

46%

—

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

15%

—

Science

Gr 5

—

60%

Gr 8

35%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Macksville Elem

Macksville High

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

22%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

44%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$98,406

Year-over-year change-0.3%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$76K to $137K

vs. state typical0.40x

vs. national typical0.27x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
67557	Macksville	$76K	-6.6%	37.9%
67576		$117K	+6.9%	22.4%
67059	Haviland	$137K	-0.6%	10.3%
67550	Larned	$106K	+5.6%	7.0%
67567	Pawnee Rock	$84K	+2.9%	5.6%
67530	Great Bend	$130K	+9.5%	2.5%
67552	Lewis	$97K	-4.0%	1.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$748/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
67530	Great Bend	$748	—	2.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$497/mo

Home price / national median income1.2x

Annual rent / national median income10.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$252/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$246,369 (+3.7% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.