Bluestem Middle School serves 83 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Bluestem Middle School?
83 students attend Bluestem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bluestem Middle School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluestem Middle School?
Bluestem Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluestem Middle School offer ?
Bluestem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bluestem Middle School part of?
Bluestem Middle School is part of Bluestem School District.
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