Very Good
#483 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 37% in state
South Central Middle School
Middle School · Comanche County · Protection, KS
A Comanche County middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 38, Protection, KS 67127
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Central Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Central 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,853
Median home value
$54,300
Median rent
$475/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Comanche County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Central Middle School is listed in Comanche County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Central Middle School
South Central Middle School is a public middle school in Protection, KS, part of Comanche County, serving approximately 98 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Central Middle School
What grades does South Central Middle School serve?
South Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Central Middle School?
South Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Central Middle School rank in KS?
South Central Middle School ranks #483 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is South Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Central Middle School 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 South Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Central Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Central Middle School a charter school?
No, South Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Central Middle School?
55.1% of students at South Central 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
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Comanche County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (620) 622-4545
- Area population (ZIP 67127)
- 637
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 67127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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