Serving 132 students in grades 7-8, Grant Junior High 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Grant Junior High School?
132 students attend Grant Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grant Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Junior High School?
Grant Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Junior High School offer ?
Grant Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grant Junior High School part of?
Grant Junior High School is part of Goodland School District.
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