Serving 229 students in grades 6-8, Baxter Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)71%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)87%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Baxter Springs Middle School?
229 students attend Baxter Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Baxter Springs Middle School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baxter Springs Middle School?
Baxter Springs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baxter Springs Middle School offer ?
Baxter Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baxter Springs Middle School part of?
Baxter Springs Middle School is part of Baxter Springs School District.
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