Serving 493 students in grades 7-8, Goddard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goddard Middle School's student population of 493 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goddard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goddard Middle School is 0.45, 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
#759 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard Middle School's ranking?
Goddard Middle School is ranked #759 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Goddard Middle School often compared to?
Goddard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Goddard Middle School?
493 students attend Goddard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Goddard Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goddard Middle School?
Goddard Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goddard Middle School offer ?
Goddard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Goddard Middle School part of?
Goddard Middle School is part of Goddard School District.
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