Grinnell Middle School

Summary:

Grinnell Middle School is a small public middle school in Grinnell, Kansas, serving grades 5-8 with just 20 students. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with only 19.56% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 8.69% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.55% and 31.6% respectively.

Grinnell Middle School's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, from 106 out of 355 Kansas middle schools in 2012-2013 to 320 out of 362 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom quarter of Kansas middle schools. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30% in 2022-2023 to 57.14% in 2020-2021, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, the closest middle school to Grinnell Middle School is Oakley Middle School, located about 12 miles away. Oakley Middle School consistently outperforms Grinnell Middle School in standardized test scores and has a higher statewide ranking, despite also serving a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (45.52% free/reduced lunch in 2022-2023). This suggests that Grinnell Middle School may face unique challenges in providing a quality education to its students, which will require a comprehensive approach to address the school's academic and socioeconomic issues.

Detail:

Public 5-8

402 S. Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738

(785) 824-3277

District: Grinnell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,078

Feeder schools for Grinnell Middle School:

Elementary:

Grinnell Grade School

Student/teacher ratio: 3.8

Number of students: 20

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grinnell Middle School ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), African American (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grinnell Middle School is 3.8. (See more...)

Compare Grinnell Middle School employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grinnell Middle School is $34,078.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grinnell Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grinnell Middle School 320^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Grinnell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Grinnell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grinnell Public Schools 260^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grinnell Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grinnell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	63.64	104^th	296	64.9%
2009	70.48	64^th	307	79.2%
2010	77.97	30^th	316	90.5%
2011	63.11	119^th	320	62.8%
2012	77.94	23^rd	342	93.3%
2013	68.75	106^th	355	70.1%
2015	33.73	262^nd	368	28.8%
2016	51.39	142^nd	343	58.6%
2017	42.17	198^th	358	44.7%
2018	52.50	142^nd	350	59.4%
2019	29.86	270^th	368	26.6%
2021	30.76	268^th	367	27.0%
2022	40.70	212^th	368	42.4%
2023	30.54	260^th	362	28.2%
2024	19.23	320^th	362	11.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.98	251^st	275	8.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Grinnell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.12	249^th	313	20.4%

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Rank History for White students at Grinnell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	68.92	61^st	333	81.7%
2019	25.15	282^nd	344	18.0%
2021	25.84	286^th	349	18.1%
2022	40.16	203^rd	349	41.8%
2023	26.50	277^th	349	20.6%
2024	15.17	329^th	347	5.2%

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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 Grinnell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	24	0	0	n/a	n/a	24
2009	17	0	0	n/a	n/a	17
2010	21	0	0	0	0	21
2011	19	0	0	0	0	19
2012	24	0	0	0	0	24
2013	27	0	1	0	0	28
2014	28	1	1	0	0	30
2015	31	1	2	0	0	34
2016	29	2	5	0	0	36
2017	23	3	4	0	0	30
2018	15	2	3	0	0	20
2019	14	2	4	0	0	20
2020	12	2	3	0	0	17
2021	17	2	2	0	0	21
2022	14	1	0	0	0	15
2023	19	1	0	0	0	20

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 Grinnell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	24	8.4	2.9	16.7
2009	17	7.8	2.2	35.3
2010	21	5.5	3.8	42.9
2011	19	4.7	4.0	26.3
2012	24	6.4	3.7	29.2
2013	28	5.6	5.0	28.6
2014	30	5.6	5.3	33.3
2015	34	6.0	5.6	29.4
2016	36	6.0	6.0	41.7
2017	30	6.1	4.9	56.7
2018	20	4.6	4.3	40
2019	20	4.6	4.3	45
2020	17	3.9	4.3	41.2
2021	21	4.5	4.6	57.1
2022	15	5.7	2.6	53.3
2023	20	5.2	3.8	30

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 Grinnell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	24	8.4	2.9	16.7
2009	17	7.8	2.2	35.3
2010	21	5.5	3.8	42.9
2011	19	4.7	4.0	26.3
2012	24	6.4	3.7	29.2
2013	28	5.6	5.0	28.6
2014	30	5.6	5.3	33.3
2015	34	6.0	5.6	29.4
2016	36	6.0	6.0	41.7
2017	30	6.1	4.9	56.7
2018	20	4.6	4.3	40
2019	20	4.6	4.3	45
2020	17	3.9	4.3	41.2
2021	21	4.5	4.6	57.1
2022	15	5.7	2.6	53.3
2023	20	5.2	3.8	30

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 Grinnell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,322 (6.8%)	$31,756 (93.2%)	$34,078

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grinnell 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 270^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 260^th of 362 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Middle School)	11.1	18.2	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Public Schools)	11.1	18.2	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Middle School)	27.8	18.2	9.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Public Schools)	27.8	18.2	9.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Middle School)	7.1	11.1	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Public Schools)	7.1	11.1	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Middle School)	42.9	17.6	25.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Public Schools)	42.9	17.6	25.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Grinnell Middle School)	14.3	11.1	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Grinnell Public Schools)	14.3	11.1	3.2%
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	20	20
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	19	35.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	30%	15%

Schools Near Grinnell 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
Grinnell Middle School	Public	5-8	402 S. Monroe	Grinnell	67738	Gove County	Grinnell Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 824-3277	20	5	3.8	30.0%	19 (95.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	320^th of 362 public middle schools	11.6%		30.5	260^th of 362 public middle schools	28.2%	60	33.3	18.2	9.1	16.7	19.6	0.0	9.1	9.1	16.7	8.7	16.7	16.7	16.7	$34,078	$2,322	$31,756
Oakley Middle School	Public	5-8	611 Center	Oakley	67748	Logan County	Oakley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 671-3820	134	9	15.0	45.5%	126 (94.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	46.8	166^th of 362 public middle schools	54.1%		32.5	248^th of 362 public middle schools	31.5%	82	28.0	38.2	14.7	20.0	25.4	23.1	42.8	20.0	20.8	27.5	56.0	29.2	42.8	$11,520	$923	$10,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Grinnell Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Grinnell Middle School?

Students at Grinnell Middle School are 95% White, 5% African American.

How many students attend Grinnell Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 20 students attended Grinnell Middle School.

Is Grinnell Middle School a good school?

Grinnell Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Kansas middle schools.

What district is Grinnell Middle School in?

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