Kenneth Henderson Middle

Summary:

Kenneth Henderson Middle is a public middle school in Garden City, Kansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 384 students. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom third of Kansas middle schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academic performance at Kenneth Henderson Middle is a significant concern, with only 19.83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 12.49% proficient in mathematics, far below state and district averages. The school's performance also lags in science. Interestingly, the school's academic challenges are not unique, as nearby Charles O Stones Intermediate Center and Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center also struggle to meet state standards, suggesting broader issues within the Garden City school district.

One potential factor contributing to Kenneth Henderson Middle's academic challenges is the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the state average and may be a significant barrier to student success. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but Asian, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students struggling significantly. Addressing these socioeconomic and subgroup-specific factors may be crucial for improving the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2406 Fleming
       Garden City, KS  67846


(620) 805-8500

District: Garden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,011 Help


Students who attend Kenneth Henderson Middle usually attend:

High:    Garden City High School

Feeder schools for Kenneth Henderson Middle:

Elementary:    Florence Wilson Elementary
    Jennie Barker Elementary
    Victor Ornelas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.1%
White:
14.1%
Asian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.5% Help


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Compare Details Kenneth Henderson Middle ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.1%), White (14.1%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Garden City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenneth Henderson Middle is 13. 2 middle schools in the Garden City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenneth Henderson Middle is $10,011, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Garden City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenneth Henderson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenneth Henderson Middle 301st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Kenneth Henderson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Garden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden City 235th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kenneth Henderson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.15 252nd 277 9.0%
2007 25.95 234th 286 18.2%
2008 24.83 249th 296 15.9%
2009 17.03 272nd 307 11.4%
2010 23.81 273rd 316 13.6%
2011 21.27 281st 320 12.2%
2012 22.56 304th 342 11.1%
2013 19.72 314th 355 11.5%
2015 30.20 288th 368 21.7%
2016 25.28 274th 343 20.1%
2017 26.01 287th 358 19.8%
2018 32.46 243rd 350 30.6%
2019 25.41 294th 368 20.1%
2021 27.31 283rd 367 22.9%
2022 25.71 293rd 368 20.4%
2023 29.38 270th 362 25.4%
2024 23.55 301st 362 16.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 38th 60 36.7%
2019 29.62 53rd 58 8.6%
2021 35.13 44th 56 21.4%
2022 72.72 3rd 60 95.0%
2023 66.36 7th 62 88.7%
2024 33.15 55th 65 15.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.19 99th 160 38.1%
2022 44.01 81st 171 52.6%
2023 43.57 83rd 178 53.4%
2024 16.77 159th 164 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.54 205th 255 19.6%
2019 15.52 256th 270 5.2%
2021 18.69 246th 275 10.5%
2022 29.37 212th 270 21.5%
2023 38.12 184th 300 38.7%
2024 26.99 242nd 296 18.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.67 7th 7 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 208th 275 24.4%
2019 19.33 250th 294 15.0%
2021 23.02 258th 313 17.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.19 99th 160 38.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.24 184th 280 34.3%
2019 32.19 211th 301 29.9%
2021 36.63 208th 308 32.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.50 19th 30 36.7%
2022 22.24 25th 31 19.4%
2024 11.09 26th 31 16.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.35 75th 114 34.2%
2019 21.92 110th 128 14.1%
2021 29.66 100th 135 25.9%
2022 29.39 102nd 138 26.1%
2023 38.63 79th 140 43.6%
2024 35.73 92nd 144 36.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kenneth Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.59 78th 333 76.6%
2019 78.56 48th 344 86.0%
2021 77.61 37th 349 89.4%
2022 79.90 41st 349 88.3%
2023 56.46 121st 349 65.3%
2024 49.83 148th 347 57.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Kenneth Henderson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 445 7 57 114 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 488 7 55 114 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1990 531 3 59 157 2 n/a n/a 0 752
1991 535 7 41 177 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1992 500 15 52 226 1 n/a n/a 0 794
1993 545 13 65 253 5 n/a n/a 0 881
1994 527 9 75 295 2 n/a n/a 0 908
1995 394 9 66 380 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 394 9 66 380 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 384 7 64 381 1 n/a n/a 0 837
1998 303 5 41 230 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1999 303 4 42 240 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 301 1 37 252 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 285 7 29 273 2 n/a n/a 0 596
2002 267 6 21 294 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 267 6 21 294 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 225 8 30 285 2 n/a n/a 21 571
2005 211 5 23 287 4 n/a n/a 21 551
2006 202 6 20 299 4 n/a n/a 31 562
2007 192 7 24 299 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 214 4 15 298 0 n/a n/a 3 534
2009 212 12 20 306 3 n/a n/a 6 559
2010 188 12 25 308 2 1 8 0 544
2011 172 10 31 372 2 2 6 0 595
2012 164 4 31 342 3 1 8 0 553
2013 132 3 28 301 3 0 6 0 473
2014 88 2 15 290 0 0 9 0 404
2015 90 3 20 238 0 0 9 0 360
2016 87 3 20 235 0 0 12 0 357
2017 84 3 17 268 0 1 8 0 381
2018 88 4 16 256 0 0 6 0 370
2019 71 7 20 255 0 0 4 0 357
2020 88 9 27 305 2 0 3 0 434
2021 73 9 31 304 1 0 4 0 422
2022 76 8 23 277 0 0 9 0 393
2023 78 3 23 267 0 1 12 0 384
2024 55 10 22 293 2 0 8 0 390

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 Kenneth Henderson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 37.0 16.8 0
1989 664 40.0 16.6 n/a
1990 752 44.5 16.8 0
1991 760 46.1 16.4 n/a
1992 794 50.5 15.7 38
1993 881 58.6 15.0 32.9
1994 908 57.1 15.9 34.7
1995 851 57.1 14.9 50.8
1996 851 57.1 14.9 50.8
1997 837 58.5 14.3 40.6
1998 580 42.3 13.7 36.4
1999 592 42.3 14.0 36.5
2000 594 40.5 14.7 41.9
2001 596 41.9 14.2 43
2002 591 40.0 14.8 46.9
2003 591 40.0 14.8 46.9
2004 571 38.2 14.9 52.4
2005 551 36.0 15.3 51.9
2006 562 40.0 14.1 55.9
2007 524 43.0 12.2 50.8
2008 534 38.0 14.1 50.8
2009 559 42.6 13.1 54.2
2010 544 40.1 13.5 60.3
2011 595 44.0 13.5 63.4
2012 553 47.8 11.5 64.6
2013 473 35.3 13.3 64.9
2014 404 34.3 11.7 67.3
2015 360 32.0 11.2 64.7
2016 357 29.0 12.3 68.6
2017 381 29.7 12.8 68.5
2018 370 28.8 12.8 67.3
2019 357 29.5 12.1 65
2020 434 30.7 14.1 63.6
2021 422 31.0 13.6 65.2
2022 393 30.9 12.7 54.7
2023 384 29.8 12.8 63.5
2024 390 29.8 13.0 69.5

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 Kenneth Henderson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 37.0 16.8 0
1989 664 40.0 16.6 n/a
1990 752 44.5 16.8 0
1991 760 46.1 16.4 n/a
1992 794 50.5 15.7 38
1993 881 58.6 15.0 32.9
1994 908 57.1 15.9 34.7
1995 851 57.1 14.9 50.8
1996 851 57.1 14.9 50.8
1997 837 58.5 14.3 40.6
1998 580 42.3 13.7 36.4
1999 592 42.3 14.0 36.5
2000 594 40.5 14.7 41.9
2001 596 41.9 14.2 43
2002 591 40.0 14.8 46.9
2003 591 40.0 14.8 46.9
2004 571 38.2 14.9 52.4
2005 551 36.0 15.3 51.9
2006 562 40.0 14.1 55.9
2007 524 43.0 12.2 50.8
2008 534 38.0 14.1 50.8
2009 559 42.6 13.1 54.2
2010 544 40.1 13.5 60.3
2011 595 44.0 13.5 63.4
2012 553 47.8 11.5 64.6
2013 473 35.3 13.3 64.9
2014 404 34.3 11.7 67.3
2015 360 32.0 11.2 64.7
2016 357 29.0 12.3 68.6
2017 381 29.7 12.8 68.5
2018 370 28.8 12.8 67.3
2019 357 29.5 12.1 65
2020 434 30.7 14.1 63.6
2021 422 31.0 13.6 65.2
2022 393 30.9 12.7 54.7
2023 384 29.8 12.8 63.5
2024 390 29.8 13.0 69.5

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 Kenneth Henderson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $937 (9.4%) $9,074 (90.6%) $10,011

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenneth Henderson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 270th of 362 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Henderson Middle)2023.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City)17.720.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kenneth Henderson Middle)9.918.1
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Garden City)14.916.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Henderson Middle)21.419.6
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City)14.416
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kenneth Henderson Middle)13.311.6
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Garden City)1514.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Kenneth Henderson Middle)22.714.4
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Garden City)20.914.4
 6.5%
   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 Students357384
 7.6%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian2023
 15%
Hispanic255267
 4.7%
Pacific Islander01
White7178
 9.9%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65%63.5%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenneth Henderson Middle

Students who attend Kenneth Henderson Middle usually go on to attend Garden City High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Kenneth Henderson Middle.

Students at Kenneth Henderson Middle are 75% Hispanic, 14% White, 6% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Kenneth Henderson Middle ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Kansas middle schools.


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