Serving 393 students in grades 7-8, Kenneth Henderson 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth Henderson Middle School's student population of 393 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenneth Henderson 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle School is 0.46, 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
#1090 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
71%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
19%
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
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Henderson Middle School's ranking?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School is ranked #1090 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kenneth Henderson Middle School often compared to?
Kenneth Henderson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace J. Good Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Kenneth Henderson Middle School?
393 students attend Kenneth Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kenneth Henderson Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth Henderson Middle School?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenneth Henderson Middle School offer ?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kenneth Henderson Middle School part of?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School is part of Garden City School District.
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