Salina South Middle School
Tel:
(785)309-3900
- Salina South Middle School serves 811 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Salina South Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Salina South Middle School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salina South Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salina South Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #812 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 62% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salina South Middle School is Salina High South (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakewood Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stewart Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salina Stewart Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 400 students
0.5 miles
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4450 0.5 PK-5 400 - Salina Heusner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
0.8 miles
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4200 0.8 PK-5 413 - Salina Salina High South Grades: 9-12 | 1039 students
0.8 miles
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3700 0.8 9-12 1039 - Salina Coronado Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
1.1 miles
2725 Ray Ave.
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4100 1.1 PK-5 410 - Salina Salina High Central Grades: 9-12 | 1028 students
1.4 miles
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3500 1.4 9-12 1028
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