Colby Middle School

Summary:

Colby Middle School is a public middle school in Colby, Kansas, serving 271 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Colby Public Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colby Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Kansas middle schools, with a 3-star rating in the most recent school year. The school's academic performance is generally lower than state averages, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates range from 9.22% to 29.5%, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Golden Plains Middle school, Colby Middle School has lower per-student spending ($8,317 vs. $19,257) and a higher student-teacher ratio (15.4-15.7 vs. 10.3). This suggests that Colby Middle School could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed at Golden Plains Middle School to improve its own performance and address the significant disparities in student achievement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 750 W Third St
       Colby, KS  67701


(785) 460-5200

District: Colby Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,317 Help


Students who attend Colby Middle School usually attend:

High:    Colby Senior High

Feeder schools for Colby Middle School:

Elementary:    Colby Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
15.9%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colby Middle School ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (15.9%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colby Middle School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colby Middle School is $8,317.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colby Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colby Middle School 174th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Colby Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Colby Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Colby Public Schools 196th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colby Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Colby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.80 91st 277 67.1%
2007 55.25 136th 286 52.4%
2008 49.33 172nd 296 41.9%
2009 56.26 146th 307 52.4%
2010 42.72 219th 316 30.7%
2011 60.03 138th 320 56.9%
2012 41.92 257th 342 24.9%
2013 49.13 222nd 355 37.5%
2015 44.31 208th 368 43.5%
2016 37.55 213th 343 37.9%
2017 35.57 235th 358 34.4%
2018 35.87 227th 350 35.1%
2019 32.66 251st 368 31.8%
2021 39.72 223rd 367 39.2%
2022 36.76 237th 368 35.6%
2023 45.23 178th 362 50.8%
2024 44.24 174th 362 51.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.71 201st 255 21.2%
2019 18.35 250th 270 7.4%
2021 33.55 192nd 275 30.2%
2022 32.08 203rd 270 24.8%
2023 39.42 177th 300 41.0%
2024 22.35 260th 296 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Colby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.63 190th 275 30.9%
2019 41.75 171st 294 41.8%
2021 46.28 159th 313 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Colby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.61 167th 280 40.4%
2019 24.91 241st 301 19.9%
2021 35.26 217th 308 29.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.33 64th 135 52.6%
2022 37.40 76th 138 44.9%
2023 52.76 55th 140 60.7%
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Rank History for White students at Colby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 224th 333 32.7%
2019 31.96 245th 344 28.8%
2021 34.59 233rd 349 33.2%
2022 32.31 248th 349 28.9%
2023 42.64 182nd 349 47.9%
2024 46.87 160th 347 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Colby Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1989 261 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 299 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 312 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 335 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1993 317 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 330 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 322 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 322 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 311 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 281 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 285 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 272 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 262 3 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 255 3 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 255 3 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 249 3 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 257 3 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 224 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 212 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 195 3 1 10 0 n/a n/a 1 210
2009 195 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 208 2 1 10 2 0 0 0 223
2011 193 4 2 13 1 0 1 0 214
2012 197 1 1 10 1 0 5 0 215
2013 195 0 0 15 2 1 7 0 220
2014 191 0 0 10 1 0 6 0 208
2015 180 1 2 15 0 0 5 0 203
2016 234 0 5 27 1 1 4 0 272
2017 212 0 5 26 2 0 9 0 254
2018 236 0 0 29 1 0 5 0 271
2019 249 1 1 32 1 0 6 0 290
2020 246 1 2 32 1 0 9 0 291
2021 253 0 3 43 0 0 11 0 310
2022 219 3 2 37 0 0 17 0 278
2023 211 2 3 43 0 0 12 0 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 19.0 13.7 0
1989 269 20.0 13.4 n/a
1990 302 21.6 13.9 0
1991 316 22.6 13.9 n/a
1992 344 22.6 15.2 28.5
1993 324 23.0 14.1 17.3
1994 336 23.0 14.6 19.3
1995 333 22.0 15.1 30.6
1996 333 22.0 15.1 30.6
1997 319 22.0 14.5 27.9
1998 287 21.5 13.3 30.3
1999 290 20.5 14.1 26.2
2000 278 20.0 13.9 22.3
2001 275 19.3 14.2 26.5
2002 269 18.8 14.3 27.1
2003 269 18.8 14.3 27.1
2004 264 19.1 13.8 30.3
2005 270 19.4 13.9 33
2006 232 19.8 11.7 31.5
2007 218 22.5 9.7 33.5
2008 210 18.0 11.7 31.1
2009 206 19.3 10.7 37.9
2010 223 16.3 13.6 32.3
2011 214 14.6 14.6 38.3
2012 215 15.1 14.1 37.2
2013 220 15.5 14.1 37.3
2014 208 18.7 11.1 38.9
2015 203 16.0 12.6 37.9
2016 272 15.0 18.1 43.4
2017 254 15.4 16.4 42.5
2018 271 16.2 16.6 37.3
2019 290 16.6 17.4 39
2020 291 16.0 18.1 38.8
2021 310 20.1 15.4 34.8
2022 278 17.6 15.7 36.7
2023 271 17.2 15.7 35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 19.0 13.7 0
1989 269 20.0 13.4 n/a
1990 302 21.6 13.9 0
1991 316 22.6 13.9 n/a
1992 344 22.6 15.2 28.5
1993 324 23.0 14.1 17.3
1994 336 23.0 14.6 19.3
1995 333 22.0 15.1 30.6
1996 333 22.0 15.1 30.6
1997 319 22.0 14.5 27.9
1998 287 21.5 13.3 30.3
1999 290 20.5 14.1 26.2
2000 278 20.0 13.9 22.3
2001 275 19.3 14.2 26.5
2002 269 18.8 14.3 27.1
2003 269 18.8 14.3 27.1
2004 264 19.1 13.8 30.3
2005 270 19.4 13.9 33
2006 232 19.8 11.7 31.5
2007 218 22.5 9.7 33.5
2008 210 18.0 11.7 31.1
2009 206 19.3 10.7 37.9
2010 223 16.3 13.6 32.3
2011 214 14.6 14.6 38.3
2012 215 15.1 14.1 37.2
2013 220 15.5 14.1 37.3
2014 208 18.7 11.1 38.9
2015 203 16.0 12.6 37.9
2016 272 15.0 18.1 43.4
2017 254 15.4 16.4 42.5
2018 271 16.2 16.6 37.3
2019 290 16.6 17.4 39
2020 291 16.0 18.1 38.8
2021 310 20.1 15.4 34.8
2022 278 17.6 15.7 36.7
2023 271 17.2 15.7 35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colby Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $257 (3.1%) $8,060 (96.9%) $8,317

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colby Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 178th of 362 Middle schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Middle School)31.127.1
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Public Schools)31.127.1
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colby Middle School)354.3
 30.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colby Public Schools)354.3
 30.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Colby Middle School)4132.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colby Public Schools)4132.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Middle School)26.130.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Public Schools)26.130.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Colby Middle School)828.3
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Colby Public Schools)828.3
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Middle School)29.833.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Public Schools)29.833.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Colby Middle School)24.124.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Colby Public Schools)24.124.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Middle School)18.920
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Public Schools)18.920
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Colby Middle School)11.822.8
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Colby Public Schools)11.822.8
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Colby Middle School)32.920.3
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colby Public Schools)32.920.3
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290271
 6.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic3243
 34.4%
Pacific Islander00
White249211
 15.3%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%35.8%
 3.2%


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Students at Colby Middle School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Colby Middle School ranks 174th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Colby Middle 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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