Emporia Middle School
Emporia Middle School serves 968 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Emporia Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Emporia Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Emporia Middle School's student population of 968 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 968 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Emporia Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Emporia Middle School is 0.62, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #789 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 53% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emporia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Emporia Middle School is Emporia High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is W A White Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Timmerman Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emporia Emporia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,541 student
0.5 miles
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365 0.5 9-12 1,541 - Emporia Timmerman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
0.5 miles
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270 0.5 PK-5 420 - Emporia Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
1.1 miles
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282 1.1 PK-5 445 - Emporia Walnut Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
2.2 miles
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288 2.2 PK-5 306 - Emporia Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
2.9 miles
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276 2.9 PK-5 456
School Reviews
| 5 This is the best school I ever been here, and if you speak any less of it, I swear it's on sight. The students here are snakes, especially the lime team in 6th grade. Green team is the best two. - Posted by Student/Alumni - A random student here |
| 2 The teachers here are incredibly dedicated and take their time to get to know students. Unfortunately, the administration is extremely rigid and self-serving, which takes its toll on the teachers and students. There are too many different rules and programs for anyone to follow all of them, and the district doesn't seem to care to make positive changes. If you're planning on moving to this area, be very careful about choosing your school district. USD 253 can be a very harsh place for students, and you won't find a lot of support as a parent. Take the time to look at the other rural districts in the area before you settle on Emporia Public Schools. - Posted by Parent - empor |
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