Serving 115 students in grades 6-8, Council Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Council Grove Middle School?
115 students attend Council Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Council Grove Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Grove Middle School?
Council Grove Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Grove Middle School offer ?
Council Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Council Grove Middle School part of?
Council Grove Middle School is part of Morris County School District.
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