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Colby Middle School

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Colby Middle School ranks 247 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

247^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 32% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Colby Middle School is a public middle school in Colby, Kansas, serving 273 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Colby Public Schools district, which is ranked 167 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colby Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools, typically between 174-251 out of 362-368 schools, and has maintained a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Kansas middle schools. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students generally performing better than male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds tending to perform in the bottom quarter of Kansas middle schools. Colby Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below the state averages, with some grades performing significantly worse.

Interestingly, the nearest comparable school is Golden Plains Middle in Rexford, Kansas, which has a similar small enrollment and is part of a lower-ranked district. While Golden Plains Middle has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, it outperforms Colby Middle School in academic proficiency across most subject areas and grade levels. This suggests that Colby Middle School may need to identify and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes and address the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting its performance.

293

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,853

Per pupil spending ?

35.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701

(785) 460-5200

District: Colby Public Schools

Students who attend Colby Middle School usually attend:

High:

Colby Senior High

Feeder schools for Colby Middle School:

Elementary:

Colby Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 32nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (30% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg34%

Kansas avg42%

247^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

167^th of 264Colby Public Schools 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	33.6	247 of 363	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	174 of 362	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.2	178 of 362	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.8	237 of 368	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.7	223 of 367	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.7	251 of 368	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.9	227 of 350	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.6	235 of 358	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.6	213 of 343	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.3	208 of 368	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.1	222 of 355	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.9	257 of 342	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	60.0	138 of 320	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	42.7	219 of 316	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.3	146 of 307	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.3	172 of 296	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.2	136 of 286	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.8	91 of 277	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	46.3	159 of 313	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.8	171 of 294	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	190 of 275	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	102 of 135	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.8	55 of 140	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.4	76 of 138	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	64 of 135	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	22.9	245 of 285	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.4	260 of 296	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.4	177 of 300	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.1	203 of 270	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.5	192 of 275	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.4	250 of 270	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.7	201 of 255	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	35.3	217 of 308	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.9	241 of 301	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.6	167 of 280	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	234 of 349	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	160 of 347	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.6	182 of 349	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	248 of 349	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.6	233 of 349	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.0	245 of 344	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.9	224 of 333	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)49th percentile+10 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)30th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)24th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)14th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science36%-5 vs state

English Language Arts29%-15 vs state

Mathematics24%-15 vs state

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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
Colby Middle School	Public	5-8	750 W Third St	Colby	67701	Thomas County	Colby Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 460-5200	293	22	13.6	35.2%	228 (77.8%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (17.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	33.6	247^th of 363 public middle schools	32.0%		44.2	174^th of 362 public middle schools	51.9%	73	27.8	29.9	25.0	33.3	29.0	6.3	23.4	29.7	38.8	23.7	30.4	43.3	36.3	$14,853	$1,328	$13,525
Golden Plains Middle	Public	6-8	335 School Street	Rexford	67753	Thomas County	Golden Plains	No	No	No	No	(785) 687-3265	32	3	9.5	75.0%	22 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.4	284^th of 363 public middle schools	21.8%		39.8	208^th of 362 public middle schools	42.5%	76			30.8	21.4	21.2			30.8	35.7	30.3		21.4	21.4	$23,004	$3,013	$19,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Colby Middle School

What district is Colby Middle School in?

Colby Public Schools

Is Colby Middle School a good school?

Colby Middle School ranks 247^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Colby Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 293 students attended Colby Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Colby Middle School?

Students at Colby Middle School are 78% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Colby Middle School attend?

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

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