South Central Middle School

302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, South Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

South Central Middle School's student population of 98 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

South Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Central Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#570 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
29%
30-34%
32%
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Central Middle School's ranking?
South Central Middle School is ranked #570 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend South Central Middle School?
98 students attend South Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of South Central Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Middle School?
South Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Central Middle School offer ?
South Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Middle School part of?
South Central Middle School is part of Comanche County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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