Paola Middle

Summary:

Paola Middle is a public middle school located in Paola, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 430 students. The school is part of the Paola District, which is ranked 47 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Paola Middle has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools over the past several years, with strong academic performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for Hispanic and Special Education students, ranking among the top middle schools in the state for these student groups. Paola Middle's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.7, may contribute to its academic success.

While Aubry Bend Middle School and Woodland Spring Middle School are also highly ranked in the state, Louisburg Middle outperforms Paola Middle in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, Paola Middle's overall consistency and strong performance, particularly for specific student groups, make it a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 405 Hospital Drive
       Paola, KS  66071


(913) 294-8030

District: Paola

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,013 Help


Students who attend Paola Middle usually attend:

High:    Paola High

Feeder schools for Paola Middle:

Elementary:    Cottonwood Elementary
    Sunflower Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paola Middle ranks better than 76% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paola Middle is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paola Middle is $12,013.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paola Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Paola Middle 87th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Paola Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paola:

SchoolDigger ranks Paola 47th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paola Middle

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Rank History for all students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.03 121st 277 56.3%
2007 48.75 168th 286 41.3%
2008 60.66 119th 296 59.8%
2009 57.33 139th 307 54.7%
2010 70.61 71st 316 77.5%
2011 67.24 94th 320 70.6%
2012 58.78 171st 342 50.0%
2013 65.55 126th 355 64.5%
2015 63.84 101st 368 72.6%
2016 63.26 93rd 343 72.9%
2017 51.94 143rd 358 60.1%
2018 39.64 204th 350 41.7%
2019 43.30 203rd 368 44.8%
2021 64.85 88th 367 76.0%
2022 62.37 91st 368 75.3%
2023 52.46 129th 362 64.4%
2024 64.57 87th 362 76.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.05 34th 90 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.03 31st 132 76.5%
2019 38.79 95th 157 39.5%
2021 37.91 102nd 160 36.3%
2022 39.19 95th 171 44.4%
2023 87.60 11th 178 93.8%
2024 72.88 24th 164 85.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.14 112th 255 56.1%
2019 50.02 123rd 270 54.4%
2021 58.07 86th 275 68.7%
2022 65.38 46th 270 83.0%
2023 46.87 137th 300 54.3%
2024 64.78 56th 296 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 161st 275 41.5%
2019 45.58 155th 294 47.3%
2021 65.44 76th 313 75.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.03 31st 132 76.5%
2019 38.79 95th 157 39.5%
2021 37.91 102nd 160 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 180th 280 35.7%
2019 39.63 179th 301 40.5%
2021 63.96 78th 308 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.59 5th 140 96.4%
2024 61.48 37th 144 74.3%
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Rank History for White students at Paola Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 233rd 333 30.0%
2019 35.07 230th 344 33.1%
2021 61.66 92nd 349 73.6%
2022 56.58 106th 349 69.6%
2023 45.95 166th 349 52.4%
2024 60.96 89th 347 74.4%
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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 Paola Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 15 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 311 10 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 334
1990 333 18 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 331 12 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 340 14 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 371
1993 395 8 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 568 22 2 9 5 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 612 19 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1996 612 19 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1997 634 15 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 638 15 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 637 19 1 12 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2000 588 23 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 475 19 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 486 25 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 486 25 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 464 19 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 421 12 0 9 5 n/a n/a 5 452
2006 423 5 0 5 2 n/a n/a 18 453
2007 441 14 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 441 15 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 433 9 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 419 1 4 14 5 1 18 0 462
2011 412 1 3 12 3 0 15 0 446
2012 407 3 0 13 4 1 12 0 440
2013 395 11 0 14 1 1 17 0 439
2014 409 11 1 18 0 1 13 0 453
2015 411 15 1 23 1 0 17 0 468
2016 421 11 1 20 5 0 12 0 470
2017 421 8 0 23 3 0 14 0 469
2018 403 10 0 23 5 0 13 0 454
2019 371 8 2 21 2 0 12 0 416
2020 366 7 1 23 2 0 15 0 414
2021 353 3 1 23 3 0 15 0 398
2022 369 2 0 23 2 0 17 0 413
2023 376 3 0 28 3 0 20 0 430
2024 380 6 0 26 3 1 15 0 431

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 Paola Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 25.0 12.7 0
1989 334 25.0 13.3 n/a
1990 363 27.0 13.4 0
1991 352 26.9 13.0 n/a
1992 371 26.9 13.7 24.3
1993 411 28.5 14.4 18.2
1994 606 39.7 15.3 17.5
1995 637 39.9 16.0 25.4
1996 637 39.9 16.0 25.4
1997 660 41.2 16.0 20
1998 666 37.6 17.7 20.1
1999 673 39.2 17.2 19
2000 637 39.6 16.1 22.8
2001 506 35.8 14.1 19.6
2002 527 37.8 13.9 24.5
2003 527 37.8 13.9 24.5
2004 497 38.1 13.0 23.3
2005 452 38.1 11.9 22.6
2006 453 38.1 11.9 21.8
2007 468 40.6 11.5 25.6
2008 468 32.7 14.3 25.2
2009 455 35.7 12.7 26.6
2010 462 33.7 13.7 26.4
2011 446 31.5 14.1 33.4
2012 440 35.3 12.4 35.7
2013 439 30.8 14.2 41.5
2014 453 31.1 14.5 37.5
2015 468 31.0 15.0 41.7
2016 470 31.0 15.1 31.9
2017 469 30.2 15.5 36.7
2018 454 31.4 14.4 37
2019 416 33.0 12.6 37.5
2020 414 32.5 12.7 31.2
2021 398 31.7 12.5 26.1
2022 413 30.0 13.7 26.6
2023 430 32.0 13.4 33
2024 431 31.0 13.9 38.5

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 Paola Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 25.0 12.7 0
1989 334 25.0 13.3 n/a
1990 363 27.0 13.4 0
1991 352 26.9 13.0 n/a
1992 371 26.9 13.7 24.3
1993 411 28.5 14.4 18.2
1994 606 39.7 15.3 17.5
1995 637 39.9 16.0 25.4
1996 637 39.9 16.0 25.4
1997 660 41.2 16.0 20
1998 666 37.6 17.7 20.1
1999 673 39.2 17.2 19
2000 637 39.6 16.1 22.8
2001 506 35.8 14.1 19.6
2002 527 37.8 13.9 24.5
2003 527 37.8 13.9 24.5
2004 497 38.1 13.0 23.3
2005 452 38.1 11.9 22.6
2006 453 38.1 11.9 21.8
2007 468 40.6 11.5 25.6
2008 468 32.7 14.3 25.2
2009 455 35.7 12.7 26.6
2010 462 33.7 13.7 26.4
2011 446 31.5 14.1 33.4
2012 440 35.3 12.4 35.7
2013 439 30.8 14.2 41.5
2014 453 31.1 14.5 37.5
2015 468 31.0 15.0 41.7
2016 470 31.0 15.1 31.9
2017 469 30.2 15.5 36.7
2018 454 31.4 14.4 37
2019 416 33.0 12.6 37.5
2020 414 32.5 12.7 31.2
2021 398 31.7 12.5 26.1
2022 413 30.0 13.7 26.6
2023 430 32.0 13.4 33
2024 431 31.0 13.9 38.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paola Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $465 (3.9%) $11,547 (96.1%) $12,013

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paola Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 129th of 362 Middle schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paola Middle)40.728.7
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paola)40.728.7
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paola Middle)3929.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paola)3929.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paola Middle)27.634.9
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paola)27.634.9
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paola Middle)24.433.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paola)24.433.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paola Middle)17.818.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paola)17.818.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paola Middle)13.225
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paola)13.225
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Paola Middle)3127.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Paola)3127.8
 3.2%
   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 Students416430
 3.4%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White371376
 1.3%
Two or More Races1220
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%33%
 4.5%


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Students who attend Paola Middle usually go on to attend Paola High

Students at Paola Middle are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Paola Middle.

Paola Middle ranks 87th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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