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Ottawa Middle School

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Ottawa Middle School ranks 225 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

225^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Ottawa Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ottawa, Kansas, with a student population of 485. The school is part of the Ottawa school district, which is ranked 169 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ottawa Middle School has consistently ranked in the 200s out of around 360-370 middle schools in Kansas, with a 2-star rating, its academic performance is generally below the state averages across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 37.66% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.47%. The school's math proficiency rate of 32.95% was also lower than the state's 38.73%. Additionally, Ottawa Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.4% to 21.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Baldwin Junior High School, which is about 14 miles away, Ottawa Middle School generally underperforms. For instance, Baldwin Junior High School consistently outperforms Ottawa Middle School in academic proficiency rates, with over 45% of students proficient or better in both ELA and Math, compared to Ottawa's 30-40% range. Addressing the challenges faced by Ottawa Middle School, such as its below-average academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for the school to improve its overall standing and provide a better educational experience for its students.

456

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,512

Per pupil spending ?

58.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067

(785) 229-8030

District: Ottawa

Students who attend Ottawa Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ottawa Senior High

Feeder schools for Ottawa Middle School:

Elementary:	Garfield Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary
	Sunflower Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

5.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 46th percentile in 2022 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (34% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 46th-percentile peak (2022) to 38th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg38%

Kansas avg42%

225^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

169^th of 264Ottawa among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	225 of 363	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	200 of 362	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.9	205 of 362	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.6	200 of 368	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.3	232 of 367	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.9	318 of 368	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.7	318 of 350	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	23.1	301 of 358	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.6	271 of 343	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.7	303 of 368	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.1	246 of 355	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.5	241 of 342	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.5	262 of 320	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	41.7	225 of 316	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	50.4	184 of 307	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.8	196 of 296	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.8	122 of 286	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	23.2	230 of 277	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	47.7	70 of 160	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.4	120 of 157	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.3	119 of 132	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	38.2	198 of 313	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	14.3	270 of 294	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.9	255 of 275	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	26.6	116 of 144	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	72.8	23 of 135	83.0%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	1 of 8	87.5%	★★★★★
2023	63.9	3 of 7	57.1%	★★★★☆
2022	65.9	2 of 6	66.7%	★★★★☆
2021	58.7	1 of 3	66.7%	★★★★★
2018	36.9	3 of 4	25.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.5	165 of 285	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	187 of 296	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	154 of 300	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.3	115 of 270	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.1	97 of 275	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.4	238 of 270	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.0	253 of 255	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	42.0	174 of 308	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.6	231 of 301	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	243 of 280	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	41.2	45 of 70	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	76 of 177	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.6	98 of 164	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.3	99 of 178	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	97 of 171	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.7	70 of 160	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.4	120 of 157	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.3	119 of 132	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	244 of 349	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.5	217 of 347	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.9	217 of 349	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.4	215 of 349	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.9	248 of 349	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.9	330 of 344	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.7	317 of 333	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)88th percentile+49 vs school

Special Education (2025)57th percentile+19 vs school

Disabled (2021)56th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2021)44th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)42nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)37th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2019)36th percentile+22 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2024)19th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-7 vs state

Mathematics33%-6 vs state

Science30%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Horrible school for special needs students. IEPs are NOT followed, they just do not care. Close Quote

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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
Ottawa Middle School	Public	6-8	1230 South Ash	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	No	(785) 229-8030	456	37	12.3	58.3%	392 (86.0%)	6 (1.3%)	25 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.9%)	38.3	225^th of 363 public middle schools	38.0%		40.7	200^th of 362 public middle schools	44.8%	25	36.3	42.6	33.8	37.7	32.2	35.5	31.0	33.0	30.1	30.1	$12,512	$1,450	$11,061
West Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	331 Tyler St	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	No	(785) 566-3451	149	14	10.9	54.4%	132 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	30.7	274^th of 363 public middle schools	24.5%		31	265^th of 362 public middle schools	26.8%	9	28.8	38.1	38.8	35.0	28.8	23.8	22.4	25.2	34.7	34.7	$14,853	$3,733	$11,120
Wellsville Middle School	Public	6-8	602 Walnut Street	Wellsville	66092	Franklin County	Wellsville	No	No	No	No	(785) 883-4350	167	15	11.3	34.1%	155 (92.8%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	51.7	162^nd of 363 public middle schools	55.4%		31	263^rd of 362 public middle schools	27.3%	101	35.7	54.8	38.8	43.7	30.4	34.9	36.7	33.9	51.0	51.0	$15,672	$21	$15,652
Baldwin Junior High School	Public	6-8	400 Eisenhower	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	No	(785) 594-2448	309	22	14.2	33.0%	269 (87.1%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (4.9%)	63.3	105^th of 363 public middle schools	71.1%		68.3	78^th of 362 public middle schools	78.5%	27	52.9	45.2	46.5	48.2	38.2	45.2	43.4	42.3	45.5	45.5	$8,918	$1,125	$7,793
Osawatomie Middle School	Public	6-8	428 Pacific	Osawatomie	66064	Miami County	Osawatomie	No	No	No	No	(913) 755-4155	195	15	12.6	68.7%	160 (82.1%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	31.9	263^rd of 363 public middle schools	27.5%		43.1	182^nd of 362 public middle schools	49.7%	81	24.1	37.3	26.3	29.8	28.3	23.9	35.1	28.8	43.1	43.1	$15,377	$1,295	$14,082

Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa Middle School

What district is Ottawa Middle School in?

Ottawa

How many students attend Ottawa Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 456 students attended Ottawa Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ottawa Middle School?

Students at Ottawa Middle School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Ottawa Middle School a good school?

Ottawa Middle School ranks 225^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Ottawa Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ottawa Middle School usually go on to attend Ottawa Senior High

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