Norwich Middle School

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Norwich Middle School ranks 198 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norwich Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Kingman-Norwich school district in Kansas. With only 46 students, it is significantly smaller than the nearby middle schools, which range from 92 to 493 students.

Despite its small size, Norwich Middle School has faced challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. The school has seen a concerning decline in test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics dropping from around 40% in 2021-2022 to just 26% in 2023-2024, well below the state averages. Additionally, the school's state ranking has fluctuated widely, from a high of 40th to a low of 198th out of 362-368 Kansas middle schools over the past few years. This inconsistency suggests instability in the school's academic program. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Goddard Middle School, Clearwater Intermediate-Middle School, and Cheney Middle School 6-8, Norwich Middle School generally underperforms in academic measures. The school's small size, declining test scores, and socioeconomic challenges suggest that it may be facing resource constraints, staffing challenges, or other systemic issues that are impacting its ability to maintain high academic achievement. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help the school improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

209 Parkway
Norwich, KS 67118

(620) 478-2235

District: Kingman - Norwich

SchoolDigger Rank:
198^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Students who attend Norwich Middle School usually attend:

High:

Norwich High

Feeder schools for Norwich Middle School:

Elementary:

Norwich Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

African American:

2.2%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwich Middle School ranks worse than 54.7% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.78. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norwich Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwich Middle School 198^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Norwich Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kingman - Norwich:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingman - Norwich 155^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwich Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Norwich Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	42.22	256^th	342	25.1%
2013	39.02	264^th	355	25.6%
2015	60.26	118^th	368	67.9%
2016	42.38	197^th	343	42.6%
2017	44.80	187^th	358	47.8%
2018	42.22	194^th	350	44.6%
2019	44.55	191^st	368	48.1%
2021	66.67	86^th	367	76.6%
2022	81.44	40^th	368	89.1%
2023	44.93	180^th	362	50.3%
2024	41.78	198^th	362	45.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Norwich Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.30	125^th	275	54.5%
2019	49.96	133^rd	294	54.8%

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Rank History for White students at Norwich Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	37.23	214^th	333	35.7%
2019	36.60	218^th	344	36.6%
2021	65.94	78^th	349	77.7%
2022	79.98	39^th	349	88.8%
2023	40.45	199^th	349	43.0%
2024	36.84	211^th	347	39.2%

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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 Norwich Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	44	0	0	0	0	3	47
2012	47	0	0	1	0	3	51
2013	54	0	0	1	0	2	57
2014	51	0	0	2	0	4	57
2015	52	0	1	2	0	4	59
2016	51	0	2	2	1	5	61
2017	47	0	2	1	0	2	52
2018	55	0	2	1	0	1	59
2019	37	0	1	2	0	0	40
2020	33	2	0	1	0	1	37
2021	29	1	0	1	0	2	33
2022	40	0	0	2	0	1	43
2023	43	1	0	1	0	1	46

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 Norwich Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	47	4.2	11.1	29.8
2012	51	5.2	9.7	47.1
2013	57	5.0	11.4	45.6
2014	57	4.1	13.9	54.4
2015	59	4.0	14.7	49.2
2016	61	4.0	15.2	47.5
2017	52	3.6	14.4	34.6
2018	59	3.0	19.6	37.3
2019	40	3.3	12.1	37.5
2020	37	2.8	13.2	37.8
2021	33	2.8	11.7	51.5
2022	43	2.6	16.5	27.9
2023	46	2.8	16.3	28.3

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 Norwich Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	47	4.2	11.1	29.8
2012	51	5.2	9.7	47.1
2013	57	5.0	11.4	45.6
2014	57	4.1	13.9	54.4
2015	59	4.0	14.7	49.2
2016	61	4.0	15.2	47.5
2017	52	3.6	14.4	34.6
2018	59	3.0	19.6	37.3
2019	40	3.3	12.1	37.5
2020	37	2.8	13.2	37.8
2021	33	2.8	11.7	51.5
2022	43	2.6	16.5	27.9
2023	46	2.8	16.3	28.3

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 Norwich Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,650 (12.1%)	$11,948 (87.9%)	$13,599

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwich Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 180^th of 362 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Norwich Middle School)	28.6	19	9.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingman - Norwich)	25.4	15.9	9.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Norwich Middle School)	14.3	28.6	14.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kingman - Norwich)	15.9	18.6	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Norwich Middle School)	35	28	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingman - Norwich)	27.7	11.1	16.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Norwich Middle School)	30	24	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kingman - Norwich)	18.5	12.5	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Norwich Middle School)	15	16	1%
8th Grade Science (Kingman - Norwich)	21.5	15.3	6.3%
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	40	46	15%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	43	16.2%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	28.3%	9.2%

Schools Near Norwich 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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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
Norwich Middle School	Public	6-8	209 Parkway	Norwich	67118	Kingman County	Kingman - Norwich	No	No	No	No	(620) 478-2235	46	3	16.3	28.3%	43 (93.5%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	41.8	198^th of 362 public middle schools	45.3%		44.9	180^th of 362 public middle schools	50.3%	18			27.3	33.3	21.7	26.5			9.1	40.0	26.1	26.5		4.3	4.3	$13,599	$1,650	$11,948
Conway Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	112 N. Cranmer	Conway Springs	67031	Sumner County	Conway Springs	No	No	No	No	(620) 456-2965	92	7	13.9	35.9%	80 (87.0%)	2 (2.2%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	59.4	104^th of 362 public middle schools	71.3%		80.5	41^st of 362 public middle schools	88.7%	63			33.3	34.5	20.6	28.7			12.5	48.3	32.4	32.2		38.2	38.2	$12,469	$426	$12,042
Cheney Middle School 6-8	Public	6-8	715 N. Main	Cheney	67025	Sedgwick County	Cheney	No	No	No	No	(316) 542-0060	176	11	16.7	23.3%	159 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	92.6	16^th of 362 public middle schools	95.6%		93.3	12^th of 362 public middle schools	96.7%	4			45.2	59.0	50.0	51.4			48.3	55.7	50.0	51.4		56.4	56.4	$11,158	$288	$10,870
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School	Public	4-8	140 S 4th	Clearwater	67026	Sedgwick County	Clearwater	No	No	No	No	(620) 584-2036	412	27	15.3	37.1%	361 (87.6%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	70.9	70^th of 362 public middle schools	80.7%		62.6	97^th of 362 public middle schools	73.2%	27	52.8	50.7	41.7	34.4	38.1	42.6	48.6	38.8	35.7	24.2	33.7	35.3	65.7	48.8	56.4	$9,298	$401	$8,896
Goddard Middle School	Public	7-8	2700 S 199th St W	Goddard	67052	Sedgwick County	Goddard	No	No	No	No	(316) 794-4230	493	38	12.9	29.8%	358 (72.6%)	6 (1.2%)	87 (17.6%)	13 (2.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.7%)	42.7	185^th of 362 public middle schools	48.9%		63.9	93^rd of 362 public middle schools	74.3%	92				28.2	25.1	26.8				17.4	17.0	17.2		25.0	25.0	$8,836	$517	$8,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Norwich Middle School

What district is Norwich Middle School in?

Kingman - Norwich

What is the racial makeup of Norwich Middle School?

Students at Norwich Middle School are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Norwich Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Norwich Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Norwich Middle School.

Is Norwich Middle School a good school?

Norwich Middle School ranks 198^th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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