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#684 of 1,294 schools in KS
Sabetha Middle School
Middle School · Prairie Hills · Sabetha, KS
A Prairie Hills middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
751 Bluejay Blvd, Sabetha, KS 66534
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sabetha Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sabetha Middle School 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low166/100K
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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
$74,674
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66534; 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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Prairie Hills
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sabetha Middle School is listed in Prairie Hills; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sabetha Middle School
Sabetha Middle School is a public middle school in Sabetha, KS, part of Prairie Hills, serving approximately 165 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sabetha Middle School
What grades does Sabetha Middle School serve?
Sabetha Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sabetha Middle School?
Sabetha Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sabetha Middle School rank in KS?
Sabetha Middle School ranks #684 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sabetha Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sabetha Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sabetha Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sabetha Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Sabetha Middle School a charter school?
No, Sabetha Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sabetha Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sabetha Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sabetha Middle School?
32.7% of students at Sabetha Middle School 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
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nemaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (785) 284-2151
- Area population (ZIP 66534)
- 3,720
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 66534; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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