Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Royster 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royster Middle School's student population of 390 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Royster 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 Royster Middle School is 0.32, 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
#782 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royster Middle School's ranking?
Royster Middle School is ranked #782 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Royster Middle School?
390 students attend Royster Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Royster Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royster Middle School?
Royster Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Royster Middle School offer ?
Royster Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Royster Middle School part of?
Royster Middle School is part of Chanute School District.
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