Fort Riley Middle School

Summary:

Fort Riley Middle School is a public middle school located on the Fort Riley military base in Kansas, serving 543 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic achievement across various subjects and grade levels.

Fort Riley Middle School's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.76%), Mathematics (39.04%), and Science (43.56%) exceeding the Geary County Schools and Kansas state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12.0 students per teacher, and higher spending per student of $11,627 contribute to its ability to provide a quality education. The school's performance is particularly strong among military-connected students and economically disadvantaged students, who consistently rank among the top in the state.

While Fort Riley Middle School outperforms the nearby Junction City Middle School, which is also part of the Geary County Schools district, the performance gap is significant. In comparison to schools in the neighboring Manhattan-Ogden district, such as Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School and Susan B. Anthony Middle School, Fort Riley Middle School's performance is generally lower, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, though its Science performance is on par with these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4020 First Division Rd
       Fort Riley, KS  66442


(785) 717-4500

District: Geary County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,627 Help


Students who attend Fort Riley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Junction City Senior High

Feeder schools for Fort Riley Middle School:

Elementary:    Fort Riley Elementary
    LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
    Morris Hill Elementary
    Ware Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
25.8%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Riley Middle School ranks better than 85.4% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Riley Middle School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fort Riley Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (25.8%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Riley Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Riley Middle School is $11,627.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Riley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Riley Middle School 53rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Fort Riley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Geary County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Geary County Schools 105th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Riley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.68 170th 277 38.6%
2007 42.48 184th 286 35.7%
2008 44.05 195th 296 34.1%
2009 44.73 213th 307 30.6%
2010 46.25 205th 316 35.1%
2011 51.87 190th 320 40.6%
2012 44.01 244th 342 28.7%
2013 14.83 323rd 355 9.0%
2015 39.73 236th 368 35.9%
2016 43.71 195th 343 43.1%
2017 48.82 165th 358 53.9%
2018 45.82 176th 350 49.7%
2019 51.94 153rd 368 58.4%
2021 77.48 42nd 367 88.6%
2022 72.60 62nd 368 83.2%
2023 69.56 68th 362 81.2%
2024 77.10 53rd 362 85.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 30th 64 53.1%
2019 40.90 46th 70 34.3%
2021 89.97 4th 79 94.9%
2022 89.42 5th 83 94.0%
2023 86.59 7th 90 92.2%
2024 69.54 17th 88 80.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 66th 132 50.0%
2019 38.59 97th 157 38.2%
2021 60.27 35th 160 78.1%
2022 36.82 103rd 171 39.8%
2023 49.59 69th 178 61.2%
2024 50.41 67th 164 59.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.96 66th 255 74.1%
2019 53.37 101st 270 62.6%
2021 94.91 4th 275 98.5%
2022 82.13 14th 270 94.8%
2023 75.02 33rd 300 89.0%
2024 88.13 14th 296 95.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 124th 275 54.9%
2019 56.25 105th 294 64.3%
2021 81.17 27th 313 91.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 66th 132 50.0%
2019 38.59 97th 157 38.2%
2021 60.27 35th 160 78.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.72 11th 12 8.3%
2021 45.53 8th 15 46.7%
2022 41.95 8th 15 46.7%
2023 46.71 10th 19 47.4%
2024 52.40 6th 16 62.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.06 150th 280 46.4%
2019 44.57 159th 301 47.2%
2021 69.79 62nd 308 79.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.36 9th 57 84.2%
2019 73.68 12th 69 82.6%
2021 83.25 5th 65 92.3%
2022 93.95 3rd 72 95.8%
2023 72.76 16th 73 78.1%
2024 76.44 13th 73 82.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.72 25th 114 78.1%
2019 75.49 22nd 128 82.8%
2021 91.77 6th 135 95.6%
2022 87.10 9th 138 93.5%
2023 79.51 15th 140 89.3%
2024 86.06 15th 144 89.6%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.62 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Riley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.45 149th 333 55.3%
2019 54.08 130th 344 62.2%
2021 78.96 35th 349 90.0%
2022 69.63 66th 349 81.1%
2023 76.80 53rd 349 84.8%
2024 82.79 36th 347 89.6%
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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 Fort Riley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 153 6 66 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 320 187 33 56 1 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 289 209 20 65 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 360 221 22 68 5 n/a n/a 0 676
1992 329 261 20 76 8 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 284 255 17 59 6 n/a n/a 0 621
1994 331 259 30 58 7 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 276 234 28 72 8 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 276 234 28 72 8 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 275 215 24 75 7 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 300 192 15 70 8 n/a n/a 0 585
1999 308 204 12 60 6 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 326 184 12 64 7 n/a n/a 0 593
2001 317 184 14 68 5 n/a n/a 0 588
2002 331 200 11 61 4 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 331 200 11 61 4 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 310 162 15 67 6 n/a n/a 45 605
2005 315 150 14 73 4 n/a n/a 35 591
2006 328 140 10 53 6 n/a n/a 75 612
2007 370 176 14 61 16 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 404 158 21 77 14 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 336 134 15 46 12 n/a n/a 0 543
2010 346 115 9 99 11 6 45 0 631
2011 339 127 17 113 9 5 52 0 662
2012 357 128 5 126 3 6 60 0 685
2013 321 129 6 125 8 11 43 0 643
2014 358 143 6 122 7 9 41 0 686
2015 345 137 9 128 12 16 56 0 703
2016 290 127 17 117 16 14 41 0 622
2017 280 130 14 141 10 13 40 0 628
2018 268 126 16 133 4 11 48 0 606
2019 302 96 14 119 5 14 38 0 588
2020 290 107 17 113 6 18 37 0 588
2021 250 88 9 104 11 20 41 0 523
2022 226 75 7 106 7 29 50 0 500
2023 249 71 16 127 7 24 49 0 543
2024 249 65 12 135 5 12 45 0 523

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 Fort Riley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 40.0 13.9 0
1989 597 39.0 15.3 n/a
1990 583 38.7 15.0 0
1991 676 46.5 14.5 n/a
1992 694 45.5 15.2 59.1
1993 621 45.5 13.6 30
1994 685 45.0 15.2 30.9
1995 618 46.0 13.4 59.7
1996 618 46.0 13.4 59.7
1997 596 43.5 13.7 63.1
1998 585 43.4 13.5 59
1999 590 44.9 13.1 54.6
2000 593 47.8 12.4 52.1
2001 588 47.3 12.4 51.9
2002 607 49.6 12.2 50.2
2003 607 49.6 12.2 50.2
2004 605 49.4 12.2 49.5
2005 591 47.5 12.4 49.1
2006 612 52.7 11.6 51
2007 637 61.0 10.4 49.1
2008 674 56.2 12.0 49.3
2009 543 50.5 10.8 45.7
2010 631 52.0 12.1 48.8
2011 662 52.4 12.6 59.4
2012 685 72.9 9.3 63.9
2013 643 58.8 10.9 63.8
2014 686 59.0 11.6 64.7
2015 703 55.0 12.7 62.4
2016 622 52.0 11.9 54.8
2017 628 58.0 10.8 51.8
2018 606 52.5 11.5 48
2019 588 51.5 11.4 42.2
2020 588 52.0 11.3 43.5
2021 523 50.0 10.4 36.7
2022 500 46.5 10.7 35.6
2023 543 45.0 12.0 37.8
2024 523 45.5 11.4 44.9

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 Fort Riley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 40.0 13.9 0
1989 597 39.0 15.3 n/a
1990 583 38.7 15.0 0
1991 676 46.5 14.5 n/a
1992 694 45.5 15.2 59.1
1993 621 45.5 13.6 30
1994 685 45.0 15.2 30.9
1995 618 46.0 13.4 59.7
1996 618 46.0 13.4 59.7
1997 596 43.5 13.7 63.1
1998 585 43.4 13.5 59
1999 590 44.9 13.1 54.6
2000 593 47.8 12.4 52.1
2001 588 47.3 12.4 51.9
2002 607 49.6 12.2 50.2
2003 607 49.6 12.2 50.2
2004 605 49.4 12.2 49.5
2005 591 47.5 12.4 49.1
2006 612 52.7 11.6 51
2007 637 61.0 10.4 49.1
2008 674 56.2 12.0 49.3
2009 543 50.5 10.8 45.7
2010 631 52.0 12.1 48.8
2011 662 52.4 12.6 59.4
2012 685 72.9 9.3 63.9
2013 643 58.8 10.9 63.8
2014 686 59.0 11.6 64.7
2015 703 55.0 12.7 62.4
2016 622 52.0 11.9 54.8
2017 628 58.0 10.8 51.8
2018 606 52.5 11.5 48
2019 588 51.5 11.4 42.2
2020 588 52.0 11.3 43.5
2021 523 50.0 10.4 36.7
2022 500 46.5 10.7 35.6
2023 543 45.0 12.0 37.8
2024 523 45.5 11.4 44.9

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 Fort Riley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $952 (8.2%) $10,675 (91.8%) $11,627

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Riley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 68th of 362 Middle schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Riley Middle School)37.334
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)29.929.8
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Riley Middle School)22.932.5
 9.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)19.432.1
 12.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Riley Middle School)38.337.6
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)30.130.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Riley Middle School)24.438.6
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)2030.3
 10.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Riley Middle School)30.328.5
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)23.119.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Riley Middle School)24.538
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)19.432.2
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Fort Riley Middle School)32.435.8
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Geary County Schools)24.827.7
 2.9%
   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 Students588543
 7.7%
African American9671
 26%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian1416
 14.3%
Hispanic119127
 6.7%
Pacific Islander1424
 71.4%
White302249
 17.5%
Two or More Races3849
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%37.8%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Riley Middle School

Fort Riley Middle School ranks 53rd of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fort Riley Middle School usually go on to attend Junction City Senior High

Students at Fort Riley Middle School are 48% White, 26% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Fort Riley Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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