Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, Arrowhead 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 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrowhead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arrowhead Middle School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1145 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
37%
6%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Arrowhead Middle School's ranking?
Arrowhead Middle School is ranked #1145 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Arrowhead Middle School often compared to?
Arrowhead Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argentine Middle School, D D Eisenhower Middle School, Piper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Arrowhead Middle School?
454 students attend Arrowhead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Arrowhead Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrowhead Middle School?
Arrowhead Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arrowhead Middle School offer ?
Arrowhead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arrowhead Middle School part of?
Arrowhead Middle School is part of Kansas City School District.
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