Larned Middle School serves 195 students in grades 6-8.
Larned 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Larned Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Larned Middle School's student population of 195 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Larned Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Larned Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larned Middle School's ranking?
Larned Middle School is ranked #642 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Larned Middle School?
195 students attend Larned Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Larned Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larned Middle School?
Larned Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Larned Middle School offer ?
Larned Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Larned Middle School part of?
Larned Middle School is part of FT Larned School District.
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