Middle Schools in Ottawa

There is only one middle school located in Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 498 students. While it is ranked 200 out of 362 Kansas middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, it is rated only 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Ottawa Middle School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently below the state averages for Kansas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 22.41%, compared to the state average of 33.55%. The school's performance has remained relatively consistent over the past few years, suggesting persistent challenges in improving student outcomes.

Demographic and funding data indicate that Ottawa Middle School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 55.82% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's per-student spending of $9,315 for the 2018-2019 school year is not exceptionally high, which raises questions about whether the school has adequate resources and funding to support student learning and address the needs of its student population.