Pittsburg Middle School
Tel:
(620) 235-3240
Pittsburg Middle School serves 655 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pittsburg Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pittsburg Middle School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 655 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburg Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pittsburg Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #563 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 20% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| White | 68% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburg School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pittsburg Middle School is Pittsburg High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Frontenac Junior High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburg Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
0.6 miles
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170 0.6 PK-5 434 - Pittsburg Lakeside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
1.2 miles
709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140 1.2 K-5 428 - Pittsburg Meadowlark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
1.5 miles
1602 East 20th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130 1.5 K-5 371 - Pittsburg Pittsburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 930 students
1.8 miles
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200 1.8 9-12 930 - Pittsburg Geo E Nettels Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
2.2 miles
2012 South Homer
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160 2.2 K-5 357
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