Serving 118 students in grades 6-8, Marvin Sisk 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Marvin Sisk Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Douglass, KS, encompassing approximately 118.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point located 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marvin Sisk Middle School's student population of 118 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day!
School Rankings
Marvin Sisk 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 Marvin Sisk Middle School is 0.37, 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
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Marvin Sisk Middle School's ranking?
Marvin Sisk Middle School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 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 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Marvin Sisk Middle School?
118 students attend Marvin Sisk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Marvin Sisk Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marvin Sisk Middle School?
Marvin Sisk Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marvin Sisk Middle School offer ?
Marvin Sisk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marvin Sisk Middle School part of?
Marvin Sisk Middle School is part of Douglass School District.
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