Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Dodge City 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 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dodge City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dodge City Middle School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dodge City 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 Dodge City Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1140 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
12%
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
64%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodge City Middle School's ranking?
Dodge City Middle School is ranked #1140 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Dodge City Middle School often compared to?
Dodge City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comanche Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Dodge City Middle School?
814 students attend Dodge City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dodge City Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodge City Middle School?
Dodge City Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodge City Middle School offer ?
Dodge City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dodge City Middle School part of?
Dodge City Middle School is part of Dodge City School District.
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