Atchison Middle School
Tel:
(913)367-5363
- Atchison Middle School serves 382 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (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 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Atchison Middle School's student population of 382 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 382 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atchison Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atchison Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. 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 | #946 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 13% | 7% |
| White | 78% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atchison Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atchison Middle School is Central School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atchison Central School Grades: 1-12 | 38 students
0.2 miles
215 N 8th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913)360-6540 0.2 1-12 38 - Atchison Atchison High School Grades: 9-12 | 453 students
1.1 miles
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913)367-4162 1.1 9-12 453 - Atchison Bert Nash School Grades: 6-12
1.2 miles
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913)367-6590 1.2 6-12 n/a - Atchison Atchison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 870 students
1.3 miles
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913)367-1161 1.3 PK-5 870 - Rushville Rushville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 232 students
5.8 miles
8681 Sw State Rte 116
Rushville, MO 64484
(816)688-7777 5.8 PK-6 232
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