Serving 79 students in grades 6-12, Altoona-midway Middle/high 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Altoona-Midway Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Buffalo, KS, encompassing approximately 189.4 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altoona-midway Middle/high School's student population of 79 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings
Altoona-midway Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altoona-midway Middle/high School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
23%
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White
90%
60%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altoona-midway Middle/high School's ranking?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School is ranked #1054 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Altoona-midway Middle/high School often compared to?
Altoona-midway Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia Jr./sr. High School, Neodesha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altoona-midway Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Altoona-midway Middle/high School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Altoona-midway Middle/high School?
79 students attend Altoona-midway Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Altoona-midway Middle/high School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altoona-midway Middle/high School?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altoona-midway Middle/high School offer ?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altoona-midway Middle/high School part of?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School is part of Altoona-Midway School District.
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