Serving 187 students in grades 5-8, Belle Plaine Middle 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Plaine Middle School's student population of 187 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Plaine Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Plaine Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Plaine Middle School's ranking?
Belle Plaine Middle School is ranked #1063 out of 1,264 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Belle Plaine Middle School?
187 students attend Belle Plaine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belle Plaine Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Middle School?
Belle Plaine Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Plaine Middle School offer ?
Belle Plaine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Belle Plaine Middle School part of?
Belle Plaine Middle School is part of Belle Plaine School District.
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