Excellent
#20 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 2% in state
Patton JR High
Middle School · Fort Leavenworth · Fort Leavenworth, KS
A Fort Leavenworth middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Patton Loop, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patton JR High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patton JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
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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
$102,422
Median rent
$1,889/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
0.6%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Warren Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–6 | 4.3 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Richard Warren Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Leavenworth
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patton JR High is listed in Fort Leavenworth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patton JR High
Patton JR High is a public middle school in Fort Leavenworth, KS, part of Fort Leavenworth, serving approximately 421 students in grades 6th-9th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patton JR High
What grades does Patton JR High serve?
Patton JR High serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Patton JR High?
Patton JR High has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patton JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patton JR High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patton JR High rank in KS?
Patton JR High ranks #20 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Patton JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Patton JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Patton JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patton JR High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Patton JR High a charter school?
No, Patton JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patton JR High a Title I school?
No, Patton JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patton JR High?
8.6% of students at Patton 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Leavenworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (913) 651-7371
- Area population (ZIP 66027)
- 7,249
- Area median age
- 25.7
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 66027; 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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