Below Average
#1119 of 1,294 schools in KS
Southern Coffey County Middle School
Middle School · Leroy-gridley · Gridley, KS
A Leroy-gridley middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1013 N Main, Gridley, KS 66852
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Coffey County Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Coffey County 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average530/100K
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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
$60,139
Median home value
$94,600
Median rent
$735/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66852; 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.
Leroy-gridley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Coffey County Middle School is listed in LeRoy-Gridley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Coffey County Middle School
Southern Coffey County Middle School is a public middle school in Gridley, KS, part of Leroy-gridley, serving approximately 51 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,119 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Coffey County Middle School
What grades does Southern Coffey County Middle School serve?
Southern Coffey County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Coffey County Middle School?
Southern Coffey County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Coffey County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Coffey County Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Coffey County Middle School rank in KS?
Southern Coffey County Middle School ranks #1,119 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Southern Coffey County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Coffey County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Southern Coffey County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Coffey County Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Coffey County Middle School a charter school?
No, Southern Coffey County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Coffey County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southern Coffey County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Coffey County Middle School?
88.2% of students at Southern Coffey County 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
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Coffey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (620) 964-2217
- Area population (ZIP 66852)
- 519
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 66852; 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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