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#779 of 1,294 schools in KS
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Middle School · Garden City · Garden City, KS
A Garden City middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
401 N Jennie Barker Rd, Garden City, KS 67846
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden 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
$72,507
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Henderson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Gc Achieve at J.d. Adams HallEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Horace J. Good Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Bernadine Sitts Intermediate CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–6 | 2.8 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Garden City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is listed in Garden City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is a public middle school in Garden City, KS, part of Garden City, serving approximately 362 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
What grades does Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr serve?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr rank in KS?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr ranks #779 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr a charter school?
No, Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr a Title I school?
No, Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
79.6% of students at Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Finney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (620) 805-8300
- Area population (ZIP 67846)
- 34,276
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
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 67846; 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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