Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburg 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 25% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburg Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Pittsburg, KS, encompassing approximately 45.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes between 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburg Middle School's student population of 692 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg Middle School is 0.59, which is more 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
#783 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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)15.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Pittsburg Middle School's ranking?
Pittsburg Middle School is ranked #783 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pittsburg Middle School often compared to?
Pittsburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Westside Elementary 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 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pittsburg Middle School?
692 students attend Pittsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pittsburg Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburg Middle School?
Pittsburg Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburg Middle School offer ?
Pittsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburg Middle School part of?
Pittsburg Middle School is part of Pittsburg School District.
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