Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, Stafford Middle School/high 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stafford Middle School/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stafford Middle School/high School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stafford Middle School/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stafford Middle School/high School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stafford Middle School/high School's ranking?
Stafford Middle School/high School is ranked #1072 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Stafford Middle School/high School often compared to?
Stafford Middle School/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macksville High School, St John High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stafford Middle School/high School?
The graduation rate of Stafford Middle School/high School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stafford Middle School/high School?
100 students attend Stafford Middle School/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stafford Middle School/high School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Middle School/high School?
Stafford Middle School/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stafford Middle School/high School offer ?
Stafford Middle School/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Stafford Middle School/high School part of?
Stafford Middle School/high School is part of Stafford School District.
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