Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Parsons 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 13% (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 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Parsons Middle School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parsons 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 Parsons Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1104 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
10%
7%
White
59%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parsons Middle School's ranking?
Parsons Middle School is ranked #1104 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?
13% 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 Parsons Middle School?
295 students attend Parsons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parsons Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsons Middle School?
Parsons Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parsons Middle School offer ?
Parsons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Parsons Middle School part of?
Parsons Middle School is part of Parsons School District.
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