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Sabetha Middle School

Q: Is Sabetha Middle School a good school?

Sabetha Middle School ranks 120 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

120^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Sabetha Middle School is a public middle school located in Sabetha, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 165 students. The school is part of the Prairie Hills school district, which is ranked 53 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sabetha Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 50-120 middle schools in Kansas over the past 10 years, with a rating of 3-5 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top-performing middle schools in the state. The school has performed well for both female and male students, ranking in the top 15-61 middle schools in Kansas for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students has been more variable, ranking between 93-215 out of 285-300 Kansas middle schools in this category.

Sabetha Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's performance lags behind the Prairie Hills district average in several grade levels and subject areas, indicating room for improvement. Interestingly, the nearby Hiawatha Middle School has a lower statewide ranking and rating compared to Sabetha Middle School, and its academic performance is generally lower across the board, despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

173

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,465

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534

(785) 284-2151

District: Prairie Hills

Students who attend Sabetha Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sabetha High School

Feeder schools for Sabetha Middle School:

Elementary:

Sabetha Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

American Indian:

2.9%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kansas median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg52%

Kansas avg42%

120^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 264Prairie Hills 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	60.7	120 of 363	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	72 of 362	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	51 of 362	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	57.5	115 of 368	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.8	44 of 367	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	85.4	33 of 368	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	76.7	44 of 350	87.4%	★★★★☆
2017	65.6	82 of 358	77.1%	★★★★☆
2016	72.8	58 of 343	83.1%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	34 of 368	90.8%	★★★★★
2013	77.7	39 of 355	89.0%	★★★★☆
2012	78.7	20 of 342	94.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	71.7	53 of 313	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	88.7	15 of 294	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	77.5	39 of 275	85.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	31.4	215 of 285	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.3	93 of 296	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	138 of 300	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	55 of 270	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	57.7	88 of 275	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.5	30 of 270	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	51.1	100 of 255	60.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	70.0	61 of 308	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	52 of 301	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.9	48 of 280	82.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	135 of 349	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	81 of 347	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	62 of 349	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.8	121 of 349	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.4	45 of 349	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	81.5	38 of 344	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	53 of 333	84.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2021)83rd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2021)80th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)25th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science47%+6 vs state

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

Mathematics41%~ state avg

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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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sabetha Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2151	173	13	13.1	34.1%	161 (93.1%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	60.7	120^th of 363 public middle schools	66.9%		69.9	72^nd of 362 public middle schools	80.1%	48		41.9	45.3	50.9	45.9		35.5	49.0	40.0	41.2		47.3	47.3	$13,465	$616	$12,850
Hiawatha Middle School	Public	5-8	307 South Morrill Ave	Hiawatha	66434	Brown County	Hiawatha	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 742-4172	278	25	11.1	54.0%	205 (73.7%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)	5 (1.8%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.4%)	50.2	169^th of 363 public middle schools	53.4%		60.9	99^th of 362 public middle schools	72.7%	70	57.8	46.7	47.1	32.4	45.8	31.3	55.0	42.2	29.9	39.3	51.6	25.0	37.9	$13,453	$923	$12,529

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabetha Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sabetha Middle School?

Students at Sabetha Middle School are 93% White, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sabetha Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended Sabetha Middle School.

What district is Sabetha Middle School in?

Prairie Hills

Is Sabetha Middle School a good school?

Sabetha Middle School ranks 120^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sabetha Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sabetha Middle School usually go on to attend Sabetha High School

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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.

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