Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Comanche 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Comanche Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Dodge City, KS school district, encompassing approximately 430 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 11.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Comanche Middle School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Comanche Middle 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 Comanche Middle School is 0.36, 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
#1111 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comanche Middle School's ranking?
Comanche Middle School is ranked #1111 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Comanche Middle School often compared to?
Comanche Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Comanche Middle School?
783 students attend Comanche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Comanche Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Comanche Middle School?
Comanche Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Comanche Middle School offer ?
Comanche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Comanche Middle School part of?
Comanche Middle School is part of Dodge City School District.
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