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#936 of 1,294 schools in KS
Girard Middle
Middle School · Girard · Girard, KS
A middle school in Girard, KS where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 North Summit, Girard, KS 66743
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Girard Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Girard Middle 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Girard), 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
$52,118
Median home value
$106,200
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Girard
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Girard Middle is listed in Girard; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Girard Middle
Girard Middle is a public middle school in Girard, KS, part of Girard, serving approximately 212 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Girard Middle
What grades does Girard Middle serve?
Girard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Girard Middle?
Girard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Girard Middle rank in KS?
Girard Middle ranks #936 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Girard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Girard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Girard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Girard Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Girard Middle a charter school?
No, Girard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Girard Middle a Title I school?
No, Girard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Girard Middle?
48.6% of students at Girard Middle 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
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (620) 724-4114
- Area population (ZIP 66743)
- 4,384
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 66743; 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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