Serving 433 students in grades 6-8, Tonganoxie Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonganoxie Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Tonganoxie school district, encompassing an area of approximately 139.2 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7 miles and the furthest edge located 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonganoxie Middle School's student population of 433 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tonganoxie Middle 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 Tonganoxie Middle School is 0.33, 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
#1049 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonganoxie Middle School's ranking?
Tonganoxie Middle School is ranked #1049 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Tonganoxie Middle School often compared to?
Tonganoxie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basehor-linwood Middle School, Pleasant Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Tonganoxie Middle School?
433 students attend Tonganoxie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tonganoxie Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonganoxie Middle School?
Tonganoxie Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tonganoxie Middle School offer ?
Tonganoxie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonganoxie Middle School part of?
Tonganoxie Middle School is part of Tonganoxie School District.
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