Very Good
#494 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 38% in state
Jefferson West Middle
Middle School · Jefferson West · Meriden, KS
A middle school in Meriden, KS where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 410, Meriden, KS 66512
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson West Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson West 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated952/100K
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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
$75,497
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Jefferson West
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson West Middle is listed in Jefferson West; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson West Middle
Jefferson West Middle is a public middle school in Meriden, KS, part of Jefferson West, serving approximately 266 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson West Middle
What grades does Jefferson West Middle serve?
Jefferson West Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson West Middle?
Jefferson West Middle has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson West Middle rank in KS?
Jefferson West Middle ranks #494 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Jefferson West Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson West Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Jefferson West Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson West Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson West Middle a charter school?
No, Jefferson West Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson West Middle a Title I school?
No, Jefferson West Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson West Middle?
38.0% of students at Jefferson West 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (785) 484-2900
- Area population (ZIP 66512)
- 3,476
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 66512; 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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