Rock Hills Middle School serves 90 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 84% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Rock Hills Middle School?
90 students attend Rock Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rock Hills Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Hills Middle School?
Rock Hills Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Hills Middle School offer ?
Rock Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rock Hills Middle School part of?
Rock Hills Middle School is part of Rock Hills School District.
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