Abilene Middle School
Tel:
(785)263-1471
- Abilene Middle School serves 377 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Abilene Middle School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 377 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Abilene Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Abilene Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #797 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 89% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Abilene School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Abilene Middle School is Abilene High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Solomon High School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kennedy Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Abilene Abilene High School Grades: 9-12 | 537 students
0.2 miles
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-1260 0.2 9-12 537 - Abilene Kennedy Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 244 students
0.4 miles
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-1088 0.4 PK-1 244 - Abilene Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 251 students
0.8 miles
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-1643 0.8 4-5 251 - Abilene Mckinley Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 226 students
1.1 miles
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-2311 1.1 2-3 226 - Enterprise Enterprise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 88 students
5.8 miles
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785)263-8248 5.8 PK-5 88
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