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#1164 of 1,294 schools in KS
Emporia Middle School
Middle School · Emporia · Emporia, KS
A middle school in Emporia, KS where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 Graphic Arts Road, Emporia, KS 66801
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emporia Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emporia 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Emporia), 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
$57,771
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Emporia
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emporia Middle School is listed in Emporia; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emporia Middle School
Emporia Middle School is a public middle school in Emporia, KS, part of Emporia, serving approximately 852 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emporia Middle School
What grades does Emporia Middle School serve?
Emporia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Emporia Middle School?
Emporia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emporia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emporia Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emporia Middle School rank in KS?
Emporia Middle School ranks #1,164 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Emporia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emporia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Emporia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emporia Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emporia Middle School a charter school?
No, Emporia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emporia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Emporia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emporia Middle School?
62.3% of students at Emporia 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
- 852
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (620) 341-2335
- Area population (ZIP 66801)
- 27,348
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 66801; 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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