Is Circle Middle School a good school?

Circle Middle School ranks 121 st of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Circle Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Circle Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Circle Middle School?

Students at Circle Middle School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Circle Middle School attend?

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

Circle Middle School

Summary:

Circle Middle School is a public middle school located in Benton, Kansas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the Circle District, which is ranked 100 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Circle Middle School has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments compared to the state average. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.12%) and Mathematics (24.99%) were below the state averages (33.55% and 31.6%, respectively), its performance in Science assessments was stronger, with 31.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.28%. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with rankings ranging from 50th to 202nd out of 350-368 Kansas middle schools. However, Circle Middle School has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, such as its Hispanic students ranking 28th out of 144 Kansas middle schools and its special education students ranking 33rd out of 164 Kansas middle schools. The school's struggle with low socioeconomic status students is an area of concern, with a ranking of 216th out of 296 Kansas middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Circle Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than the Mead Middle School and Curtis Middle School, both part of the Wichita school district and with significantly lower proficiency rates. However, Circle Middle School lags behind the high-performing Andover Central Middle School and Andover Middle School, which are part of the Andover school district and consistently rank among the top middle schools in Kansas.

Detail:

Public 7-8

14697 SW 20th Street
Benton, KS 67017

(316) 778-1470

District: Circle

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,057

Students who attend Circle Middle School usually attend:

High:

Circle High

Feeder schools for Circle Middle School:

Elementary:	Circle Benton Elementary
	Circle Greenwich Elementary
	Circle Oil Hill Elementary
	Circle Towanda Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

9.5%

African American:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Circle Middle School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (9.5%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Circle Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Circle Middle School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Circle Middle School is $9,057.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Circle Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Circle Middle School 121^st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Circle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Circle:

SchoolDigger ranks Circle 100^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	73.33	47^th	277	83.0%
2007	72.78	51^st	286	82.2%
2008	62.30	108^th	296	63.5%
2009	48.20	198^th	307	35.5%
2010	40.91	232^nd	316	26.6%
2011	58.13	156^th	320	51.3%
2012	72.86	61^st	342	82.2%
2013	78.07	38^th	355	89.3%
2015	69.34	72^nd	368	80.4%
2016	77.48	44^th	343	87.2%
2017	77.16	50^th	358	86.0%
2018	48.67	164^th	350	53.1%
2019	43.36	202^nd	368	45.1%
2021	50.63	153^rd	367	58.3%
2022	64.95	82^nd	368	77.7%
2023	58.63	112^th	362	69.1%
2024	56.00	121^st	362	66.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	43.68	82^nd	157	47.8%
2021	40.10	94^th	160	41.3%
2022	35.29	109^th	171	36.3%
2023	55.88	56^th	178	68.5%
2024	67.10	33^rd	164	79.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.22	156^th	255	38.8%
2019	45.60	141^st	270	47.8%
2021	29.53	212^th	275	22.9%
2022	56.18	82^nd	270	69.6%
2023	53.71	104^th	300	65.3%
2024	33.90	216^th	296	27.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.99	97^th	275	64.7%
2019	34.27	203^rd	294	31.0%
2021	55.92	101^st	313	67.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.68	82^nd	157	47.8%
2021	40.10	94^th	160	41.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	36.39	181^st	280	35.4%
2019	49.62	132^nd	301	56.1%
2021	43.65	168^th	308	45.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.99	28^th	144	80.6%

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Rank History for White students at Circle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	41.56	191^st	333	42.6%
2019	37.20	214^th	344	37.8%
2021	43.69	184^th	349	47.3%
2022	58.81	102^nd	349	70.8%
2023	52.16	141^st	349	59.6%
2024	50.39	144^th	347	58.5%

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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 Circle Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	225	2	3	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	243
2003	225	2	3	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	243
2004	236	2	3	9	4	n/a	n/a	3	257
2005	218	3	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	3	234
2006	215	5	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	2	235
2007	248	7	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	1	268
2008	242	3	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	5	261
2009	229	4	1	8	8	n/a	n/a	3	253
2010	223	4	1	15	3	0	8	0	254
2011	242	4	2	12	3	0	7	0	270
2012	244	1	4	9	6	1	11	0	276
2013	241	1	1	15	7	0	10	0	275
2014	273	2	2	15	5	0	9	0	306
2015	300	5	4	16	3	0	5	0	333
2016	274	5	4	19	2	0	5	0	309
2017	248	4	3	16	2	0	4	0	277
2018	247	2	4	15	3	0	7	0	278
2019	269	0	5	11	2	0	14	0	301
2020	257	3	5	8	3	0	14	0	290
2021	277	3	2	10	2	0	11	0	305
2022	284	3	4	13	2	0	6	0	312
2023	270	2	5	17	3	1	5	0	303
2024	244	12	3	28	5	1	3	0	296

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 Circle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	243	13.0	18.7	22.2
2003	243	13.0	18.7	22.2
2004	257	12.9	19.9	24.4
2005	234	13.3	17.6	28.1
2006	235	17.3	13.6	30
2007	268	17.2	15.6	20.6
2008	261	13.7	19.1	22.3
2009	253	13.3	19.0	23.6
2010	254	16.8	15.1	31.1
2011	270	17.8	15.1	30.7
2012	276	18.2	15.1	32.2
2013	275	18.5	14.8	23.6
2014	306	18.0	17.0	28.4
2015	333	18.0	18.5	27.6
2016	309	18.0	17.1	33.7
2017	277	16.5	16.7	24.2
2018	278	16.5	16.8	28.4
2019	301	16.6	18.1	29.2
2020	290	16.2	17.8	30
2021	305	16.6	18.2	31.8
2022	312	16.8	18.5	26.9
2023	303	16.8	18.0	32.3
2024	296	18.3	16.1	38.2

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 Circle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	243	13.0	18.7	22.2
2003	243	13.0	18.7	22.2
2004	257	12.9	19.9	24.4
2005	234	13.3	17.6	28.1
2006	235	17.3	13.6	30
2007	268	17.2	15.6	20.6
2008	261	13.7	19.1	22.3
2009	253	13.3	19.0	23.6
2010	254	16.8	15.1	31.1
2011	270	17.8	15.1	30.7
2012	276	18.2	15.1	32.2
2013	275	18.5	14.8	23.6
2014	306	18.0	17.0	28.4
2015	333	18.0	18.5	27.6
2016	309	18.0	17.1	33.7
2017	277	16.5	16.7	24.2
2018	278	16.5	16.8	28.4
2019	301	16.6	18.1	29.2
2020	290	16.2	17.8	30
2021	305	16.6	18.2	31.8
2022	312	16.8	18.5	26.9
2023	303	16.8	18.0	32.3
2024	296	18.3	16.1	38.2

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 Circle Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$471 (5.2%)	$8,587 (94.8%)	$9,057

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Circle 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 202^nd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 112^th of 362 Middle schools	24%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Circle Middle School)	26.2	33.6	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Circle)	26.2	33.6	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Circle Middle School)	20	27.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Circle)	20	27.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Circle Middle School)	27.3	25.3	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Circle)	27.3	25.3	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Circle Middle School)	20	34.4	14.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Circle)	20	34.4	14.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Circle Middle School)	29.3	22	7.3%
8th Grade Science (Circle)	29.3	22	7.3%
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	301	303	0.7%
African American	0	2
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	11	17	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	269	270	0.4%
Two or More Races	14	5	64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	32.3%	3.1%

Schools Near Circle 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
Circle Middle School	Public	7-8	14697 SW 20th Street	Benton	67017	Butler County	Circle	No	No	No	No	(316) 778-1470	296	18	16.1	38.2%	244 (82.4%)	12 (4.1%)	28 (9.5%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	56	121^st of 362 public middle schools	66.6%		58.6	112^th of 362 public middle schools	69.1%	9			26.9	29.2	28.1			21.6	27.9	25.0		31.8	31.8	$9,057	$471	$8,587
Andover Middle School	Public	6-8	1628 N Andover Rd	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	No	(316) 218-4610	738	45	16.2	21.7%	544 (73.7%)	18 (2.4%)	64 (8.7%)	49 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.3%)	93.1	15^th of 362 public middle schools	95.9%		92.9	14^th of 362 public middle schools	96.1%	1		54.3	53.8	40.0	49.6		51.7	47.7	58.7	52.4		46.9	46.9	$7,411	$374	$7,038
Andover Central Middle School	Public	6-8	903 E. Central	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	No	(316) 218-4710	603	39	15.2	24.5%	459 (76.1%)	18 (3.0%)	62 (10.3%)	29 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	90.2	20^th of 362 public middle schools	94.5%		85.3	30^th of 362 public middle schools	91.7%	10		53.0	46.6	45.8	48.3		42.1	43.9	69.5	51.9		52.2	52.2	$7,763	$423	$7,340
Coleman Middle School	Public	6-8	1544 N Governeour	Wichita	67206	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-6600	544	40	13.7	84.7%	149 (27.4%)	178 (32.7%)	153 (28.1%)	21 (3.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.4%)	11.1	344^th of 362 public middle schools	5.0%		14.7	334^th of 362 public middle schools	7.7%	10		9.9	21.2	5.4	11.3		5.9	10.4	1.2	5.5		8.5	8.5	$14,911	$4,707	$10,204
Stucky Middle School	Public	6-8	4545 N Broadview Circle	Wichita	67220	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-8400	545	41	13.4	73.9%	191 (35.0%)	190 (34.9%)	87 (16.0%)	19 (3.5%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	48 (8.8%)	20	317^th of 362 public middle schools	12.4%		20	311^th of 362 public middle schools	14.1%	6		23.4	21.5	10.2	17.9		12.2	12.1	12.2	12.1		14.4	14.4	$12,943	$3,732	$9,210
Augusta Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 State St	Augusta	67010	Butler County	Augusta	No	No	No	No	(316) 775-6383	446	34	13.1	47.1%	378 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	33.5	244^th of 362 public middle schools	32.6%		40	208^th of 362 public middle schools	42.5%	36		24.0	14.4	22.5	20.4		15.7	19.3	19.2	18.1		27.3	27.3	$7,814	$678	$7,136
Brooks Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3802 E 27th N	Wichita	67220	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	Yes	No	Yes	(316) 973-6450	529	35	14.9	84.5%	137 (25.9%)	223 (42.2%)	123 (23.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.6%)	27.8	280^th of 362 public middle schools	22.7%		27.7	281^st of 362 public middle schools	22.4%	1		23.6	20.0	18.4	20.9		10.3	13.3	23.9	15.2		17.7	17.7	$11,421	$2,988	$8,433
Robinson Middle School	Public	6-8	328 N Oliver	Wichita	67208	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-8600	693	56	12.4	62.3%	260 (37.5%)	157 (22.7%)	118 (17.0%)	88 (12.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (9.1%)	74.1	62^nd of 362 public middle schools	82.9%		64	92^nd of 362 public middle schools	74.6%	30		43.8	41.4	36.2	40.4		42.4	37.8	29.8	36.5		29.8	29.8	$10,106	$2,994	$7,112
Remington Middle School	Public	5-8	316 E Topeka	Whitewater	67154	Butler County	Remington-Whitewater	No	No	No	No	(316) 799-2131	138	11	12.7	43.5%	121 (87.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	57.1	117^th of 362 public middle schools	67.7%		60.6	104^th of 362 public middle schools	71.3%	13	52.6	30.3	48.5	18.9	37.6	36.4	48.5	36.4	9.1	32.6	74.4	28.1	53.5	$11,580	$443	$11,137
Curtis Middle School	Public	6-8	1031 S Edgemoor	Wichita	67218	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-7350	774	64	12.0	91.5%	131 (16.9%)	229 (29.6%)	265 (34.2%)	91 (11.8%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	48 (6.2%)	8.6	352^nd of 362 public middle schools	2.8%		8.8	348^th of 362 public middle schools	3.9%	4		9.1	11.9	9.1	10.0		4.4	6.9	3.9	5.0		5.1	5.1	$12,068	$3,936	$8,132

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