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#710 of 1,294 schools in KS
South Gray JR High
Middle School · Copeland · Copeland, KS
A Copeland middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
Box 156, Copeland, KS 67837
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Gray JR High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Gray 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average544/100K
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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
$67,500
Median home value
$245,700
Median rent
$550/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Copeland
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,314NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Gray JR High is listed in Copeland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Gray JR High
South Gray JR High is a public middle school in Copeland, KS, part of Copeland, serving approximately 30 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Gray JR High
What grades does South Gray JR High serve?
South Gray JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Gray JR High?
South Gray JR High has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gray JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gray JR High is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Gray JR High rank in KS?
South Gray JR High ranks #710 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is South Gray JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Gray JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South Gray JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Gray JR High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Gray JR High a charter school?
No, South Gray JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Gray JR High a Title I school?
No, South Gray JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Gray JR High?
60.0% of students at South Gray 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gray County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (620) 668-5565
- Area population (ZIP 67837)
- 957
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 67837; 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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