Middle Schools in Emporia

There is only one middle school located in Emporia, Kansas - Emporia Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Emporia school district.

Emporia Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of all middle schools in Kansas, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 31.89% in ELA (vs. state average of 44.47%), 20.4% in Math (vs. state average of 38.73%), and 31.67% in Science (vs. state average of 41.44%). These low proficiency rates have been a persistent issue for the school over the past few years.

The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 62.32% in 2023-2024, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025. These factors may be contributing to the school's low academic performance, and suggest a need for additional resources and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Overall, the data indicates that Emporia Middle School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic achievement and student outcomes, and could benefit from a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address these issues.