Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Andover Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andover Central Middle School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Andover Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andover Central Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andover Central Middle School's ranking?
Andover Central Middle School is ranked #356 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Andover Central Middle School often compared to?
Andover Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Andover Central Middle School?
601 students attend Andover Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Andover Central Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andover Central Middle School?
Andover Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Andover Central Middle School offer ?
Andover Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Andover Central Middle School part of?
Andover Central Middle School is part of Andover School District.
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