Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, Junction 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 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junction City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Junction City Middle School's student population of 952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junction 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 Junction City Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#970 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
21%
6%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City Middle School's ranking?
Junction City Middle School is ranked #970 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Junction City Middle School?
952 students attend Junction City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Junction City Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction City Middle School?
Junction City Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Junction City Middle School offer ?
Junction City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Junction City Middle School part of?
Junction City Middle School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
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