Serving 65 students in grades 5-6, Republic County Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Republic County Middle School?
65 students attend Republic County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Republic County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Republic County Middle School?
Republic County Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Republic County Middle School offer ?
Republic County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Republic County Middle School part of?
Republic County Middle School is part of Republic County School District.
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