Summary:
There is only one middle school located in Augusta, Kansas - Augusta Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Augusta school district.
Augusta Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 208th out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 259th out of 363 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on state assessments is also below the state average, with lower percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which could indicate socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance.
Additionally, Augusta Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate than the state average, which could be a concern and impact student learning. However, the school's dropout rate of 1.3% in 2023-2024 is relatively low, which is a positive indicator. While the data highlights some areas of concern, it also suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Augusta Middle School through targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges the school is facing.
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