Middle Schools in Blue Valley

The Randolph Middle school is the sole middle school located in the Blue Valley school district in Kansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 72 students. While the school's smaller class sizes and higher per-student spending suggest a focus on resources, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates in core subjects consistently lagging behind the district and state averages.

Randolph Middle's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are lower than the Blue Valley district and Kansas state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 32.3%, compared to 37.6% for Blue Valley and 33.55% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 7th grade Mathematics, with only 7.69% of students proficient or better, compared to 28.14% for the state.

The school's declining academic performance has led to a drop in its statewide ranking, from 143rd out of 368 Kansas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 183rd out of 362 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 to 2 stars in 2023-2024. While factors such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation may be contributing to these challenges, further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes at Randolph Middle.