Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the Jefferson West district of Kansas - Jefferson West Middle School. This standout institution serves students in grades 6-8 and has consistently maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, placing it in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools.
Jefferson West Middle School significantly outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 50.54% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.47%, and 51.46% were proficient in Math, compared to 38.73% statewide. The school also boasts a low dropout rate of 1.3% in 2023-2024, though it did have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in the same year.
With over 37% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Jefferson West Middle School serves a diverse student population. The school's spending per student of $10,872 in 2018-2019 suggests the district is allocating resources effectively to support student learning, as evidenced by the school's strong academic performance and low dropout rate.
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