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Abilene Middle School

Summary:

Abilene Middle School is a public middle school in Abilene, Kansas, serving 338 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Abilene School District, which is ranked 152 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Abilene Middle School has shown a mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics slightly below the state averages. However, the school has performed better in certain grade levels and subject areas, such as 7th-grade English Language Arts and 8th-grade Science, where students have outperformed the state. The school has also demonstrated strong performance among specific student subgroups, with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students ranking well compared to other Kansas middle schools. On the other hand, the school's special education students have struggled, ranking 125th out of 171 Kansas middle schools.

Abilene Middle School's smaller student population of 338 students is significantly lower than the nearby Junction City Middle School, which has 938 students. This smaller size may provide opportunities for more personalized attention, but it could also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and program offerings. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $9,845 in 2018-2019 was lower than Junction City Middle School's $11,376, and its student-teacher ratio of 14.3 was higher than Junction City Middle School's 12.1.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 Northwest 14th
       Abilene, KS  67410

(785) 263-1471

District: Abilene

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,845 Help


Students who attend Abilene Middle School usually attend:

High:    Abilene High School

Feeder schools for Abilene Middle School:

Elementary:    Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
    Kennedy Elementary
    McKinley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Compare Details Abilene Middle School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abilene Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abilene Middle School is $9,845.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abilene Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Abilene Middle School 130th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Abilene Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Abilene:

SchoolDigger ranks Abilene 152nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Abilene Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.50 203rd 277 26.7%
2007 66.96 76th 286 73.4%
2008 48.98 175th 296 40.9%
2009 53.52 162nd 307 47.2%
2010 70.84 68th 316 78.5%
2011 71.46 68th 320 78.8%
2012 61.58 149th 342 56.4%
2013 49.96 217th 355 38.9%
2015 47.27 186th 368 49.5%
2016 45.84 178th 343 48.1%
2017 46.54 178th 358 50.3%
2018 47.06 172nd 350 50.9%
2019 57.71 125th 368 66.0%
2021 53.65 135th 367 63.2%
2022 60.49 99th 368 73.1%
2023 61.34 100th 362 72.4%
2024 53.60 130th 362 64.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 108th 132 18.2%
2019 35.70 104th 157 33.8%
2021 47.10 72nd 160 55.0%
2022 32.27 125th 171 26.9%
2023 48.31 76th 178 57.3%
2024 54.11 58th 164 64.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 52nd 255 79.6%
2019 72.85 33rd 270 87.8%
2021 63.11 67th 275 75.6%
2022 62.43 56th 270 79.3%
2023 68.36 45th 300 85.0%
2024 51.78 109th 296 63.2%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 146th 275 46.9%
2019 54.19 112th 294 61.9%
2021 57.10 98th 313 68.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 108th 132 18.2%
2019 35.70 104th 157 33.8%
2021 47.10 72nd 160 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.11 124th 280 55.7%
2019 57.22 104th 301 65.4%
2021 50.17 133rd 308 56.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.74 11th 135 91.9%
2022 66.36 29th 138 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Abilene Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.28 206th 333 38.1%
2019 48.96 158th 344 54.1%
2021 45.13 166th 349 52.4%
2022 56.52 108th 349 69.1%
2023 57.22 119th 349 65.9%
2024 47.45 157th 347 54.8%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Abilene Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 1 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 285 1 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 321 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 323 3 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 336 4 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 346 2 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 355 4 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 378 8 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 378 8 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 359 8 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 332 4 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 349 6 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 359 3 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 349 4 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 333 7 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 333 7 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 341 2 3 16 0 n/a n/a 7 369
2005 346 4 1 18 0 n/a n/a 7 376
2006 337 7 1 20 2 n/a n/a 1 368
2007 323 6 3 26 3 n/a n/a 1 362
2008 329 11 2 29 5 n/a n/a 1 377
2009 325 9 2 23 3 n/a n/a 4 366
2010 319 2 0 25 4 0 20 0 370
2011 358 2 0 9 2 0 14 0 385
2012 356 8 0 6 1 0 14 0 385
2013 347 11 0 18 1 0 18 0 395
2014 324 7 0 31 1 0 15 0 378
2015 325 3 0 30 1 0 17 0 376
2016 325 5 0 22 3 0 18 0 373
2017 332 3 1 20 3 0 18 0 377
2018 350 7 1 24 1 0 12 0 395
2019 334 5 1 25 1 0 6 0 372
2020 323 4 2 30 2 0 8 0 369
2021 309 0 1 29 0 0 12 0 351
2022 314 0 1 27 1 0 11 0 354
2023 298 0 0 26 0 0 14 0 338
2024 287 1 0 25 0 0 18 0 331

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 Abilene Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 22.0 14.5 0
1989 301 22.0 13.6 n/a
1990 330 21.4 15.4 0
1991 337 22.2 15.1 n/a
1992 358 22.2 16.1 31.8
1993 360 23.0 15.7 22.8
1994 377 23.9 15.8 26
1995 402 23.9 16.8 38.1
1996 402 23.9 16.8 38.1
1997 382 22.7 16.8 35.3
1998 356 24.9 14.3 33.4
1999 374 22.3 16.8 31.6
2000 376 1.0 376.0 33.5
2001 369 22.0 16.8 33.9
2002 356 22.9 15.5 40.4
2003 356 22.9 15.5 40.4
2004 369 22.9 16.1 37.3
2005 376 23.9 15.7 41.2
2006 368 23.9 15.4 36
2007 362 27.4 13.2 34.3
2008 377 4.0 94.3 35.6
2009 366 25.0 14.6 42.8
2010 370 27.7 13.3 43.2
2011 385 28.8 13.3 37.7
2012 385 29.2 13.1 43.4
2013 395 n/a n/a 44.3
2014 378 29.5 12.8 50.8
2015 376 30.0 12.5 48.1
2016 373 28.0 13.3 47.2
2017 377 25.4 14.8 43.5
2018 395 24.6 16.0 45.3
2019 372 24.6 15.1 51.6
2020 369 25.6 14.4 52.3
2021 351 24.6 14.2 51.9
2022 354 23.6 15.0 50.3
2023 338 23.6 14.3 50
2024 331 24.6 13.4 55.3

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 Abilene Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 22.0 14.5 0
1989 301 22.0 13.6 n/a
1990 330 21.4 15.4 0
1991 337 22.2 15.1 n/a
1992 358 22.2 16.1 31.8
1993 360 23.0 15.7 22.8
1994 377 23.9 15.8 26
1995 402 23.9 16.8 38.1
1996 402 23.9 16.8 38.1
1997 382 22.7 16.8 35.3
1998 356 24.9 14.3 33.4
1999 374 22.3 16.8 31.6
2000 376 1.0 376.0 33.5
2001 369 22.0 16.8 33.9
2002 356 22.9 15.5 40.4
2003 356 22.9 15.5 40.4
2004 369 22.9 16.1 37.3
2005 376 23.9 15.7 41.2
2006 368 23.9 15.4 36
2007 362 27.4 13.2 34.3
2008 377 4.0 94.3 35.6
2009 366 25.0 14.6 42.8
2010 370 27.7 13.3 43.2
2011 385 28.8 13.3 37.7
2012 385 29.2 13.1 43.4
2013 395 n/a n/a 44.3
2014 378 29.5 12.8 50.8
2015 376 30.0 12.5 48.1
2016 373 28.0 13.3 47.2
2017 377 25.4 14.8 43.5
2018 395 24.6 16.0 45.3
2019 372 24.6 15.1 51.6
2020 369 25.6 14.4 52.3
2021 351 24.6 14.2 51.9
2022 354 23.6 15.0 50.3
2023 338 23.6 14.3 50
2024 331 24.6 13.4 55.3

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 Abilene Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $822 (8.3%) $9,023 (91.7%) $9,845

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abilene 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 125th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 100th of 362 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Abilene Middle School)3648
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Abilene)3647.6
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Middle School)2724.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Abilene)2725.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Abilene Middle School)40.438.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Abilene)40.437.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Middle School)30.621.2
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Abilene)30.621
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Abilene Middle School)37.632.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Abilene)37.632.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Middle School)23.522.2
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Abilene)23.522
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Abilene Middle School)31.932.5
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Abilene)31.932.2
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students372338
 9.1%
African American50
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2526
 4%
Pacific Islander00
White334298
 10.8%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%50%
 1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abilene Middle School

Students at Abilene Middle School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Abilene Middle School.

Abilene Middle School ranks 130th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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