Sabetha Middle School

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Sabetha Middle School ranks 72 nd of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sabetha Middle School is a public middle school located in Sabetha, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school is part of the Prairie Hills school district, which is ranked 38 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sabetha Middle School has a strong performance history, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state over the past decade.

Sabetha Middle School consistently outperforms the state and its district in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a strong track record of performance across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Sabetha Middle School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 12.8 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

Compared to the nearby Hiawatha Middle School, which is located about 14.5 miles away, Sabetha Middle School has a higher performance ranking and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that Sabetha Middle School may be providing a more enriched educational experience for its students. While Sabetha Middle School's overall performance is strong, there are some areas where the school could potentially improve, such as its performance in English Language Arts for 8th-grade students and the variability in performance for low socioeconomic status students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534

(785) 284-2151

District: Prairie Hills

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,822

Students who attend Sabetha Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sabetha High School

Feeder schools for Sabetha Middle School:

Elementary:

Sabetha Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.4%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sabetha Middle School ranks better than 80.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (2.4%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sabetha Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Sabetha Middle School employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sabetha Middle School is $11,822.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sabetha Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sabetha Middle School 72^nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Sabetha Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Prairie Hills:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Hills 38^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sabetha Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sabetha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	78.69	20^th	342	94.2%
2013	77.72	39^th	355	89.0%
2015	80.04	34^th	368	90.8%
2016	72.80	58^th	343	83.1%
2017	65.64	82^nd	358	77.1%
2018	76.71	44^th	350	87.4%
2019	85.43	33^rd	368	91.0%
2021	76.82	44^th	367	88.0%
2022	57.49	115^th	368	68.8%
2023	75.39	51^st	362	85.9%
2024	69.87	72^nd	362	80.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sabetha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.09	100^th	255	60.8%
2019	73.49	30^th	270	88.9%
2021	57.67	88^th	275	68.0%
2022	63.09	55^th	270	79.6%
2023	46.77	138^th	300	54.0%
2024	55.27	93^rd	296	68.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sabetha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	77.50	39^th	275	85.8%
2019	88.69	15^th	294	94.9%
2021	71.75	53^rd	313	83.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sabetha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	71.85	48^th	280	82.9%
2019	74.38	52^nd	301	82.7%
2021	69.96	61^st	308	80.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sabetha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	72.45	53^rd	333	84.1%
2019	81.48	38^th	344	89.0%
2021	74.42	45^th	349	87.1%
2022	53.82	121^st	349	65.3%
2023	72.24	62^nd	349	82.2%
2024	64.46	81^st	347	76.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sabetha Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	174	0	0	1	1	2	178
2012	165	2	0	3	0	6	176
2013	170	3	0	3	0	5	181
2014	164	3	1	1	0	6	175
2015	170	2	1	4	2	9	188
2016	169	3	0	2	1	7	182
2017	163	3	0	1	0	7	174
2018	155	4	0	1	0	5	165
2019	169	3	0	1	1	4	178
2020	155	3	0	1	2	7	168
2021	149	1	0	3	3	8	164
2022	143	3	1	5	4	5	161
2023	156	2	1	4	1	2	166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sabetha Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	178	17.4	10.2	25.3
2012	176	19.2	9.1	27.3
2013	181	18.4	9.8	32
2014	175	15.0	11.6	28.6
2015	188	16.0	11.7	30.9
2016	182	16.0	11.3	33.5
2017	174	16.2	10.7	28.7
2018	165	17.2	9.5	29.1
2019	178	17.3	10.2	29.8
2020	168	15.6	10.7	32.7
2021	164	15.6	10.5	32.9
2022	161	13.6	11.8	32.9
2023	166	12.9	12.8	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sabetha Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	178	17.4	10.2	25.3
2012	176	19.2	9.1	27.3
2013	181	18.4	9.8	32
2014	175	15.0	11.6	28.6
2015	188	16.0	11.7	30.9
2016	182	16.0	11.3	33.5
2017	174	16.2	10.7	28.7
2018	165	17.2	9.5	29.1
2019	178	17.3	10.2	29.8
2020	168	15.6	10.7	32.7
2021	164	15.6	10.5	32.9
2022	161	13.6	11.8	32.9
2023	166	12.9	12.8	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sabetha Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$319 (2.7%)	$11,502 (97.3%)	$11,822

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sabetha Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 362 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sabetha Middle School)	63.9	32.8	31.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	59.1	32.9	26.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sabetha Middle School)	49.2	36.2	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	44.3	31.4	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sabetha Middle School)	53.4	40.3	13.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	53.2	38	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sabetha Middle School)	48.3	35.1	13.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	48.1	33.8	14.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sabetha Middle School)	28.8	34	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	29.8	30.9	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sabetha Middle School)	39	44	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	45.2	45.6	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Sabetha Middle School)	42.4	54	11.6%
8th Grade Science (Prairie Hills)	39.3	47.1	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	178	166	6.7%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	156	7.7%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.8%	31.9%	2.2%

Schools Near Sabetha Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sabetha Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2151	166	13	12.8	31.9%	156 (94.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	69.9	72^nd of 362 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	51^st of 362 public middle schools	85.9%	21		36.7	42.1	22.2	33.7		44.9	31.6	31.5	35.6		44.4	44.4	$11,822	$319	$11,502
Hiawatha Middle School	Public	5-8	307 South Morrill Ave	Hiawatha	66434	Brown County	Hiawatha	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 742-4172	276	21	13.1	51.4%	213 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.3%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	60.9	99^th of 362 public middle schools	72.7%		50.8	142^nd of 362 public middle schools	60.8%	43	37.9	34.2	21.4	33.8	31.6	16.9	41.1	21.4	32.3	28.5	62.7	40.0	50.8	$10,301	$595	$9,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabetha Middle School

Is Sabetha Middle School a good school?

Sabetha Middle School ranks 72^nd of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sabetha Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sabetha Middle School usually go on to attend Sabetha High School

What is the racial makeup of Sabetha Middle School?

Students at Sabetha Middle School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sabetha Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Sabetha Middle School.

What district is Sabetha Middle School in?

Prairie Hills

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