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West Franklin Middle School

Middle School · West Franklin · Pomona, KS

A middle school in Pomona, KS where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

331 Tyler St, Pomona, KS 66076

  • Math 25% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$16,015
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at West Franklin Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Franklin 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average427/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$79,279

Median home value

$187,200

Median rent

$816/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

West Franklin

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$16,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Franklin Middle School is listed in West Franklin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Franklin Middle School

West Franklin Middle School is a public middle school in Pomona, KS, part of West Franklin, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Franklin Middle School

What grades does West Franklin Middle School serve?

West Franklin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Franklin Middle School?

West Franklin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Franklin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Franklin Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Franklin Middle School rank in KS?

West Franklin Middle School ranks #1,155 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is West Franklin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Franklin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 West Franklin Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Franklin Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Franklin Middle School a charter school?

No, West Franklin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Franklin Middle School a Title I school?

No, West Franklin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Franklin Middle School?

44.8% of students at West Franklin 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
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
Area population (ZIP 66076)
2,231
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
43.7
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 66076; 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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