Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Marjorie French 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 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 56% 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: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marjorie French Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marjorie French Middle School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marjorie French 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 Marjorie French Middle School is 0.70, 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
#773 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
12%
6%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Marjorie French Middle School's ranking?
Marjorie French Middle School is ranked #773 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Marjorie French Middle School often compared to?
Marjorie French Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Marjorie French Middle School?
446 students attend Marjorie French Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Marjorie French Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjorie French Middle School?
Marjorie French Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marjorie French Middle School offer ?
Marjorie French Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marjorie French Middle School part of?
Marjorie French Middle School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.
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