Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Junction City 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 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junction City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Junction City Middle School's student population of 938 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junction City 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 Junction City Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#928 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
17%
7%
White
49%
62%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City Middle School's ranking?
Junction City Middle School is ranked #928 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Junction City Middle School?
938 students attend Junction City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Junction City Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction City Middle School?
Junction City Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Junction City Middle School offer ?
Junction City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Junction City Middle School part of?
Junction City Middle School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
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