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Colby Middle School
Middle School · Colby Public Schools · Colby, KS
A middle school in Colby, KS where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 W Third St, Colby, KS 67701
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colby Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 39 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colby 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colby), 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
$72,188
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colby Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colby Middle School is listed in Colby Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colby Middle School
Colby Middle School is a public middle school in Colby, KS, part of Colby Public Schools, serving approximately 273 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,222 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colby Middle School
What grades does Colby Middle School serve?
Colby Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Colby Middle School?
Colby Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colby Middle School rank in KS?
Colby Middle School ranks #1,222 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Colby Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colby Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Colby Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colby Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colby Middle School a charter school?
No, Colby Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colby Middle School a Title I school?
No, Colby Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colby Middle School?
35.2% of students at Colby 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Thomas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (785) 460-5200
- Area population (ZIP 67701)
- 6,166
- Area average commute
- 10.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 67701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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