Middle Schools in Colby Public Schools

Colby Public Schools in Kansas has only one middle school, Colby Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in core subjects, is generally below the state averages for Kansas. Colby Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 174th out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2023-2024 to 237th out of 368 in 2021-2022, and it has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Colby Middle School faces some challenges in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are below the state averages, with the lowest proficiency rate being 9.22% in 5th grade Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 35.79%, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income families. These factors may contribute to the school's academic performance challenges.

The Colby Public Schools district as a whole is also facing challenges, with an overall ranking of 196 out of 266 districts in Kansas and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district may be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, which could have implications for the resources and support available to Colby Middle School. Addressing these challenges could be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students at Colby Middle School.