Serving 234 students in grades 5-8, Perry-lecompton 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 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry-Lecompton Middle serves the entire district of Perry, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 155.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry-lecompton Middle School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry-lecompton 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 Perry-lecompton Middle School is 0.29, 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
#1029 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry-lecompton Middle School's ranking?
Perry-lecompton Middle School is ranked #1029 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Perry-lecompton Middle School often compared to?
Perry-lecompton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Junior High School, Ottawa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Perry-lecompton Middle School?
234 students attend Perry-lecompton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Perry-lecompton Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry-lecompton Middle School?
Perry-lecompton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Perry-lecompton Middle School offer ?
Perry-lecompton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry-lecompton Middle School part of?
Perry-lecompton Middle School is part of Perry School District.
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