Serving 116 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stafford Middle School/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Stafford school district, covering approximately 235.2 square miles around Stafford, KS. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.1 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 21.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stafford Middle School/high School's student population of 116 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Stafford Middle School/high 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 Stafford Middle School/high School is 0.30, which is less 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
#995 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #995 out of 1,269 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Stafford Middle School/high School?
116 students attend Stafford Middle School/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stafford Middle School/high School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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