The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)88%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)22%
16%
Black
(09-10)2%
8%
White
(09-10)69%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
10%
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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe Middle School?
391 students attend Santa Fe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Santa Fe Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Santa Fe Middle School offer ?
Santa Fe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Fe Middle School part of?
Santa Fe Middle School is part of Newton School District.
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