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Arkansas City Middle Sch
Middle School · Arkansas City · Arkansas City, KS
A middle school in Arkansas City, KS where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 E Kansas Ave, Arkansas City, KS 67005
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arkansas City Middle Sch score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arkansas City Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arkansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,583
Median home value
$85,800
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Arkansas City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arkansas City Middle Sch is listed in Arkansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arkansas City Middle Sch
Arkansas City Middle Sch is a public middle school in Arkansas City, KS, part of Arkansas City, serving approximately 669 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arkansas City Middle Sch
What grades does Arkansas City Middle Sch serve?
Arkansas City Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arkansas City Middle Sch?
Arkansas City Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas City Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas City Middle Sch is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arkansas City Middle Sch rank in KS?
Arkansas City Middle Sch ranks #1,263 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Arkansas City Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Arkansas City Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arkansas City Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arkansas City Middle Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arkansas City Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Arkansas City Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arkansas City Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Arkansas City Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arkansas City Middle Sch?
69.7% of students at Arkansas City Middle Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cowley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (620) 441-2030
- Area population (ZIP 67005)
- 15,336
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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