Serving 583 students in grades 7-8, Horace J. Good 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 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace J. Good Middle School serves the southwest part of its district in Garden City, KS, covering an area of approximately 260 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace J. Good Middle School's student population of 583 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horace J. Good 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 Horace J. Good Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1092 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
73%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
17%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace J. Good Middle School's ranking?
Horace J. Good Middle School is ranked #1092 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Horace J. Good Middle School often compared to?
Horace J. Good Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth Henderson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Horace J. Good Middle School?
583 students attend Horace J. Good Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Horace J. Good Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace J. Good Middle School?
Horace J. Good Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace J. Good Middle School offer ?
Horace J. Good Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace J. Good Middle School part of?
Horace J. Good Middle School is part of Garden City School District.
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