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South Gray Junior High

Summary:

South Gray Junior High is a small public middle school in Copeland, Kansas, serving 27 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Copeland School District, which is ranked 79 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Gray Junior High has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 52nd to 256th out of 362-368 Kansas middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 4 stars. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 132nd and received a 3-star rating. While female and white students have performed better than the overall student population, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled, ranking lower than the school's overall performance. Academically, South Gray Junior High's proficiency rates in KAP tests are generally below the Copeland district and Kansas state averages, with the weakest performance in 8th grade Mathematics.

The closest nearby school is Sublette Middle, which has a higher enrollment of 58 students and generally better academic performance than South Gray Junior High. However, Sublette Middle is ranked lower than South Gray Junior High in the statewide rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just academic performance, such as school size and student demographics, play a role in a school's overall ranking and rating.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 105 Thatcher
       Copeland, KS  67837

(620) 668-5565

District: Copeland

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 362 Kansas Middle Schools


Feeder schools for South Gray Junior High:

Elementary:    Copeland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  5.4 Help
Number of students:  27

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
14.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details South Gray Junior High ranks better than 63.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.34. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Gray Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Gray Junior High 132nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See South Gray Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Copeland:

SchoolDigger ranks Copeland 79th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Gray Junior High

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Rank History for all students at South Gray Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.05 88th 277 68.2%
2007 63.90 97th 286 66.1%
2008 55.31 149th 296 49.7%
2009 49.39 192nd 307 37.5%
2010 58.38 144th 316 54.4%
2011 56.12 168th 320 47.5%
2012 58.08 175th 342 48.8%
2013 64.67 133rd 355 62.5%
2015 74.62 52nd 368 85.9%
2016 58.31 112th 343 67.3%
2017 61.71 102nd 358 71.5%
2018 41.54 197th 350 43.7%
2019 50.13 163rd 368 55.7%
2021 49.17 164th 367 55.3%
2022 59.14 104th 368 71.7%
2023 31.26 256th 362 29.3%
2024 53.34 132nd 362 63.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Gray Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.21 208th 255 18.4%
2019 53.32 102nd 270 62.2%
2021 34.97 187th 275 32.0%
2022 34.99 187th 270 30.7%
2023 32.52 225th 300 25.0%
2024 47.25 138th 296 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Gray Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 169th 275 38.5%
2019 53.16 119th 294 59.5%
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Rank History for Male students at South Gray Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.08 136th 301 54.8%
2021 39.95 186th 308 39.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Gray Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 175th 333 47.4%
2019 55.16 122nd 344 64.5%
2021 49.79 148th 349 57.6%
2022 63.00 85th 349 75.6%
2023 35.34 225th 349 35.5%
2024 51.15 140th 347 59.7%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Gray Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 20 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1993 69 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1994 24 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1995 21 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1996 21 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1997 30 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1998 30 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1999 29 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2000 63 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2001 25 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2002 55 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2003 55 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2004 46 0 0 18 1 n/a n/a 16 81
2005 11 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 7 21
2006 21 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2007 25 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2008 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2009 38 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 33 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 36
2011 26 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 29
2012 28 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 31
2013 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
2014 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
2015 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
2016 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2017 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17
2018 18 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20
2019 21 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 23
2020 20 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 27
2021 21 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 27
2022 20 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 27
2023 22 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 27

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 South Gray Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 21 6.4 3.2 66.7
1993 75 6.8 11.0 18.7
1994 27 5.1 5.3 51.9
1995 30 7.3 4.1 46.7
1996 30 7.3 4.1 46.7
1997 38 7.3 5.2 42.1
1998 39 7.8 5.0 41
1999 34 7.8 4.4 20.6
2000 77 7.8 9.9 42.9
2001 26 7.9 3.3 26.9
2002 64 7.9 8.1 45.3
2003 64 7.9 8.1 45.3
2004 81 5.6 14.5 56.9
2005 21 6.5 3.2 78.6
2006 22 6.0 3.7 45.5
2007 27 5.5 4.9 59.3
2008 43 5.2 8.3 48.8
2009 39 6.0 6.5 64.1
2010 36 5.9 6.1 69.4
2011 29 6.4 4.5 58.6
2012 31 9.1 3.4 61.3
2013 22 7.9 2.7 50
2014 22 8.2 2.6 54.5
2015 23 8.0 2.8 73.9
2016 18 7.0 2.5 66.7
2017 17 8.0 2.1 52.9
2018 20 6.1 3.2 35
2019 23 6.1 3.7 60.9
2020 27 6.1 4.4 55.6
2021 27 5.9 4.5 63
2022 27 5.2 5.1 59.3
2023 27 5.0 5.4 51.9

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 South Gray Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 21 6.4 3.2 66.7
1993 75 6.8 11.0 18.7
1994 27 5.1 5.3 51.9
1995 30 7.3 4.1 46.7
1996 30 7.3 4.1 46.7
1997 38 7.3 5.2 42.1
1998 39 7.8 5.0 41
1999 34 7.8 4.4 20.6
2000 77 7.8 9.9 42.9
2001 26 7.9 3.3 26.9
2002 64 7.9 8.1 45.3
2003 64 7.9 8.1 45.3
2004 81 5.6 14.5 56.9
2005 21 6.5 3.2 78.6
2006 22 6.0 3.7 45.5
2007 27 5.5 4.9 59.3
2008 43 5.2 8.3 48.8
2009 39 6.0 6.5 64.1
2010 36 5.9 6.1 69.4
2011 29 6.4 4.5 58.6
2012 31 9.1 3.4 61.3
2013 22 7.9 2.7 50
2014 22 8.2 2.6 54.5
2015 23 8.0 2.8 73.9
2016 18 7.0 2.5 66.7
2017 17 8.0 2.1 52.9
2018 20 6.1 3.2 35
2019 23 6.1 3.7 60.9
2020 27 6.1 4.4 55.6
2021 27 5.9 4.5 63
2022 27 5.2 5.1 59.3
2023 27 5.0 5.4 51.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Gray Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $815 (3.8%) $20,575 (96.2%) $21,389

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Gray Junior High

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 163rd of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 256th of 362 Middle schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Gray Junior High)44.421.7
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Copeland)44.421.7
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Gray Junior High)22.213.6
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Copeland)22.213.6
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Gray Junior High)30.830.8
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Copeland)30.830.8
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Gray Junior High)17.919.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Copeland)17.919.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Gray Junior High)34.823.8
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Copeland)34.823.8
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Gray Junior High)2013.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Copeland)2013.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (South Gray Junior High)369.5
 26.5%
   8th Grade Science (Copeland)369.5
 26.5%
   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 Students2327
 17.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2122
 4.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.9%51.9%
 9%

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Students at South Gray Junior High are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 27 students attended South Gray Junior High.

South Gray Junior High ranks 132nd of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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