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Herington Middle Sch
Middle School · Herington · Herington, KS
A middle school in Herington, KS where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1317 N D Street, Herington, KS 67449
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herington Middle Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herington Middle Sch 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low206/100K
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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
$68,030
Median home value
$92,100
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67449; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Herington
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herington Middle Sch is listed in Herington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herington Middle Sch
Herington Middle Sch is a public middle school in Herington, KS, part of Herington, serving approximately 94 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herington Middle Sch
What grades does Herington Middle Sch serve?
Herington Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Herington Middle Sch?
Herington Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herington Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Herington Middle Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herington Middle Sch rank in KS?
Herington Middle Sch ranks #1,249 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Herington Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Herington Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Herington Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herington Middle Sch has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Herington Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Herington Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herington Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Herington Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herington Middle Sch?
70.2% of students at Herington Middle Sch 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
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dickinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (785) 258-2448
- Area population (ZIP 67449)
- 2,756
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 67449; 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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