Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, Ottawa 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 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ottawa Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ottawa, KS, encompassing approximately 117.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ottawa Middle School's student population of 456 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ottawa 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 Ottawa Middle School is 0.26, 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
#883 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)26.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Ottawa Middle School's ranking?
Ottawa Middle School is ranked #883 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ottawa Middle School often compared to?
Ottawa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Franklin Middle School, Osawatomie Middle School, Perry-lecompton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ottawa Middle School?
456 students attend Ottawa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ottawa Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ottawa Middle School?
Ottawa Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ottawa Middle School offer ?
Ottawa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ottawa Middle School part of?
Ottawa Middle School is part of Ottawa School District.
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