Excellent
#255 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 20% in state
Fort Riley Middle School
Middle School · Geary County Schools · Fort Riley, KS
A Geary County Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4020 First Division Rd, Fort Riley, KS 66442
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Riley Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Riley 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$46,403
Median home value
$222,100
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
1%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Junction City Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 909 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Geary County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Riley Middle School is listed in Geary County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Riley Middle School
Fort Riley Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Riley, KS, part of Geary County Schools, serving approximately 523 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Riley Middle School
What grades does Fort Riley Middle School serve?
Fort Riley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Riley Middle School?
Fort Riley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Riley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Riley Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Riley Middle School rank in KS?
Fort Riley Middle School ranks #255 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Fort Riley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Riley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Fort Riley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Riley Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Riley Middle School a charter school?
No, Fort Riley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Riley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fort Riley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Riley Middle School?
44.9% of students at Fort Riley 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
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Geary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (785) 717-4500
- Area population (ZIP 66442)
- 16,876
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 66442; 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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