Fort Scott Middle School

Fort Scott Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Scott, Kansas, serving 392 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fort Scott District, which is ranked 127 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Fort Scott Middle School has shown mixed performance compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.28%) and Mathematics (49.04%) were slightly higher than the state averages, but its Science proficiency (33.6%) was lower. The school has performed exceptionally well in serving its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations, ranking 11th and 63rd out of Kansas middle schools, respectively, in these categories. However, the school has struggled with its Gifted and Talented student population, ranking 33rd out of 39 Kansas middle schools in this area.

Attendance and dropout rates at Fort Scott Middle School are areas of concern. The school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 25.9% in recent years, while its dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 0.7% to 1.9%. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are in line with state averages, suggesting that resources may not be the primary factor in the school's academic performance challenges.