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Chapman Middle School

Middle School · Chapman · Chapman, KS

A middle school in Chapman, KS serving grades 6th – 8th.

P O Box 249, Chapman, KS 67431

  • Math 44% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2025)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$13,398
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Chapman Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chapman Middle School 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,267

Median home value

$207,400

Median rent

$810/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Chapman

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chapman Middle School is listed in Chapman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chapman Middle School

Chapman Middle School is a public middle school in Chapman, KS, part of Chapman, serving approximately 264 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chapman Middle School

What grades does Chapman Middle School serve?

Chapman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chapman Middle School?

Chapman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Middle School 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 Chapman Middle School rank in KS?

Chapman Middle School ranks #836 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Chapman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chapman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Chapman Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapman Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chapman Middle School a charter school?

No, Chapman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chapman Middle School a Title I school?

No, Chapman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chapman Middle School?

43.9% of students at Chapman Middle School 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
264
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
Area population (ZIP 67431)
1,963
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
41.6
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 67431; 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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