The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Science. The lowest is 61% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Basehor-Linwood school district. The school is located in Basehor, a primarily residential suburban community in Leavenworth County that is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Basehor has experienced sustained population growth over recent decades, and the city’s infrastructure, including road projects along the main 158th Street corridor, is being upgraded to keep pace. Housing values in the area are well above the state benchmark, and the typical commute for residents is a moderate drive, consistent with a community where many residents work outside the town.
The school enrolls a modest number of students and serves a student body that is predominantly white. A large majority of students are white, with a notable Hispanic share and smaller numbers of students who are Black, Asian, or of two or more races. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is relatively low compared to many schools. Data on the share of students with disabilities or English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those support programs.
Glenwood Ridge’s state assessment results from the Kansas Assessment Program show a pattern where older students generally perform at a higher level than younger students. In third grade, a solid majority of students met the state’s proficiency standard in math and a similarly strong majority did so in English language arts. By fourth grade, the share proficient in both subjects dropped noticeably, with math proficiency at a moderate level and English language arts proficiency not far behind. In fifth grade, the pattern reversed sharply: a strong majority of students were proficient in both math and English language arts, and the same strong majority were proficient in science. When viewed across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quarter of schools within Leavenworth County, indicating that academic performance is relatively strong compared to other schools in the area. It is worth noting that Kansas changed its cut scores for these assessments, which means that direct year-over-year comparisons are not straightforward, but the current results give a snapshot of where students stand under the current standards.
Because Glenwood Ridge serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data to report. The school is not a charter and does not have a magnet status. Information on course access, staffing ratios, and discipline was not available in the data provided.
For families considering this school, the academic context is one where proficiency rates vary by grade and subject, with the strongest results appearing in fifth grade and the weakest in fourth grade. The school’s position relative to other elementary schools in the county is favorable. The surrounding community offers a suburban setting with above-average housing costs and a population that has been growing steadily. The district is in the midst of a significant facilities expansion, with a large multipurpose building under construction at the high school that is expected to be completed in 2026, and a newer elementary school opened in Linwood in 2022, which speaks to ongoing investment in school infrastructure. Parents whose children are in the early elementary years may want to discuss with the school how it supports students through the transition from primary to intermediate grades, particularly given the variation in fourth-grade results.
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