Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Paola 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 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paola Middle serves the entire district of Paola, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 204.3 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paola Middle School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Paola 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 Paola Middle School is 0.22, 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
#708 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paola Middle School's ranking?
Paola Middle School is ranked #708 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Paola Middle School often compared to?
Paola Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Elementary School, Garnett Elementary School, Louisburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Paola Middle School?
413 students attend Paola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Paola Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Paola Middle School?
Paola Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paola Middle School offer ?
Paola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paola Middle School part of?
Paola Middle School is part of Paola School District.
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