Middle Schools in Pittsburg

Summary:

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

Based on the available data, Pittsburg Middle School is underperforming compared to state averages in Kansas. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all below the state's average proficiency levels. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. With nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-poverty student population, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Further, Pittsburg Middle School's ranking among Kansas middle schools has declined from 149 out of 362 in 2023-2024 to 187 out of 363 in 2024-2025, along with a decrease in its star rating from 3 to 2. This suggests the school's performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state. Overall, the data indicates that Pittsburg Middle School is facing challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and poverty levels.

District Detail

510 Deill St
Pittsburg, KS 66762

(620) 235-3100

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,375

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pittsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 N. Broadway	Pittsburg	66762	Crawford County	Pittsburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 235-3240	692	57	12.0	73.8%	415 (60.0%)	23 (3.3%)	149 (21.5%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	26 (3.8%)	68 (9.8%)	45.7	187^th of 363 public middle schools	48.5%		51.1	149^th of 362 public middle schools	58.8%	38	36.1	38.8	37.7	37.5	29.1	40.4	45.6	38.3	36.5	36.5	$13,431	$1,387	$12,044

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Frontenac Public Schools	4.58 mi	3	85^th
Cherokee	7.31 mi	3	232^nd
Northeast	10.87 mi	3	254^th
Girard	12.03 mi	3	73^rd
Columbus	16.88 mi	3

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.