Middle Schools in Arkansas City

There is only one middle school located in Arkansas City, Kansas - Arkansas City Middle School. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools, with a 2023-2024 ranking of 267th out of 362 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (22.13%), Mathematics (16.96%), and Science (19.46%) all well below the Kansas state averages.

Arkansas City Middle School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 68.61% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,873, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 17.8, slightly higher than the state average. The school's performance has declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping in both English Language Arts and Mathematics from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024.

Overall, Arkansas City is home to a single middle school that is struggling to improve student outcomes. The school's consistently low performance, declining test scores, and high poverty rates suggest that it faces significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and ensuring that the school has the resources and funding it needs to support student success.