Serving 438 students in grades 7-8, Great Bend 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 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Bend Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Great Bend school district, covering approximately 197.3 square miles in Great Bend, KS. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Bend Middle School's student population of 438 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Great Bend 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 Great Bend Middle School is 0.54, 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
#793 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Great Bend Middle School's ranking?
Great Bend Middle School is ranked #793 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Great Bend Middle School often compared to?
Great Bend Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoisington Middle School, Ellinwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Great Bend Middle School?
438 students attend Great Bend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Great Bend Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Bend Middle School?
Great Bend Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great Bend Middle School offer ?
Great Bend Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Bend Middle School part of?
Great Bend Middle School is part of Great Bend School District.
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