Serving 430 students in grades 6-8, Paola Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 13% 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: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paola Middle School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paola Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paola Middle School is 0.24, 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
#640 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
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
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paola Middle School's ranking?
Paola Middle School is ranked #640 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Paola Middle School often compared to?
Paola Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Elementary School, Garnett Elementary School, Louisburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Paola Middle School?
430 students attend Paola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paola Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paola Middle School?
Paola Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paola Middle School offer ?
Paola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paola Middle School part of?
Paola Middle School is part of Paola School District.
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