Serving 78 students in grades 7-8, Ellinwood 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellinwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ellinwood Middle School's student population of 78 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Ellinwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellinwood Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellinwood Middle School's ranking?
Ellinwood Middle School is ranked #1048 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ellinwood Middle School often compared to?
Ellinwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoisington Middle School, Ruppenthal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ellinwood Middle School?
78 students attend Ellinwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ellinwood Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellinwood Middle School?
Ellinwood Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellinwood Middle School offer ?
Ellinwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellinwood Middle School part of?
Ellinwood Middle School is part of Ellinwood School District.
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