Serving 425 students in grades 7-8, Kenneth Henderson 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 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: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenneth Henderson Middle serves the northeast part of Garden City, KS, covering an extensive area of approximately 671.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 34 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth Henderson Middle School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Knowledge, Honor, Motivation, Success
School Rankings
Kenneth Henderson 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1097 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
74%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
17%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Henderson Middle School's ranking?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School is ranked #1097 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kenneth Henderson Middle School often compared to?
Kenneth Henderson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace J. Good Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Kenneth Henderson Middle School?
425 students attend Kenneth Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kenneth Henderson Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenneth Henderson Middle School?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenneth Henderson Middle School offer ?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth Henderson Middle School part of?
Kenneth Henderson Middle School is part of Garden City School District.
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