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Palco Jr. High

Middle School · Palco

P.O. Box, Palco, KS 67657

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Grades

6th – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

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About Palco Jr. High

Palco Jr. High is a public middle school in Palco, KS, part of Palco. Palco Jr.

High serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Structured state assessment records for Palco Jr.

High show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

What Parents Should Know

At 15 students, Palco Jr. High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Palco Jr. High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Palco Jr. High sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

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Grades: 6th – 8th
Enrollment: 15 students
Type: Public
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.5:1
Address: P.O. Box, Palco, KS 67657
Website: usd269.net
Phone: (785) 737-4645
Data Year: SY 2022-23

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Test Scores KS KAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 41.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 53.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

N/A

Based on 28 test records from KS state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

54.5%

ELA

84.5%

2010

Math

95%

ELA

95%

2011

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2012

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2014

Math

10%

ELA

30%

2015

Math

30%

ELA

49.5%

2016

Math

30%

ELA

30%

2017

Math

30%

ELA

10%

2018

Math

30%

ELA

30%

2019

Math

30%

ELA

30%

2020*

Math

24.5%

ELA

75%

2021*

Math

25%

ELA

75%

2022

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2025

Math

35.7%

ELA

42.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

40%

Teaching Staff

8:1 student-teacher ratio

2 teachers

Location

P.O. Box, Palco, KS 67657

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Palco Jr. High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Damar Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Damar). Another option is Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem (rated 8.9/10, 28.5 miles away, in nearby Hays). Additionally, Woodrow Wilson Elem (rated 8.9/10, 28.3 miles away, in nearby Hays). For more schools in Palco, see our Palco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 28.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Palco High Palco	0.0 mi	20	—
Damar Elementary School Damar	5.1 mi	50	9.1
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY [PLAINVILLE] Plainville	14.3 mi	43	5.8
Plainville Elem Plainville	14.4 mi	258	4.9
Plainville High Plainville	14.5 mi	172	5.5
Hill City Elem Hill City	17.0 mi	213	7.3
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Ellis	21.2 mi	67	5.4
Hill City Junior-Senior High Hill City	17.5 mi	177	4.8
Washington Elem Ellis	21.9 mi	185	7.9
Ellis Jr/Sr High Ellis	22.2 mi	161	6.5
Stockton High Stockton	20.1 mi	78	5.0
Stockton Elem Stockton	20.1 mi	223	6.4
Trego Community High Wakeeney	22.6 mi	121	6.6
Trego Grade School Wakeeney	22.7 mi	280	4.8
Logan Elem Logan	28.7 mi	82	6.1
Logan High Logan	28.7 mi	47	7.3
THOMAS MORE PREP-MARIAN HIGH Hays	28.2 mi	271	7.1
Hays Middle School Hays	28.1 mi	731	5.8
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays	28.5 mi	396	8.9
Woodrow Wilson Elem Hays	28.3 mi	369	8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 67657 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,341

Median Home Value

$100,700

Median Rent

$625/mo

Population

303

College Educated

33.6%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

50.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Palco Jr. High

What grades does Palco Jr. High serve?

Palco Jr. High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Palco Jr. High?

Palco Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palco Jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Palco Jr. High is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Palco Jr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palco Jr. High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Palco Jr. High a charter school?

No, Palco Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palco Jr. High a Title I school?

No, Palco Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palco Jr. High?

40.0% of students at Palco Jr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.