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Patton Junior High

Public Grades 6-9
3rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 368 Kansas Middle Schools
Better than 99% of Kansas middle schools
Summary

Patton Junior High is a 389-student school serving grades 6–9 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. SchoolDigger ranks it 3rd of 368 Kansas schools, in the 99th percentile with 5 stars. Its 2025–2026 results were about 73% in English Language Arts (ELA), 74% in math and 74% in science. Patton leads nearby schools in all three subjects: its margins over the strongest nearby results, at Basehor-Linwood Middle School, are 20 points in ELA, 22 in math and 25 in science.

Patton is far above the state in every subject: its leads are 27 points in ELA, 33 in math and 36 in science. It is just below its Fort Leavenworth district, however, by 2 points in ELA and less than 1 point in math and science, making ELA its largest district-relative shortfall. Science is Patton’s strongest result compared with the state and nearby schools. Within Patton, results decrease from sixth to eighth grade: ELA falls from 79% to 68%, and math from 78% to 70%. Because Patton serves grades 6–9 while most nearby comparison schools serve grades 6–8, all-grades comparisons are not perfectly like-for-like.

Results have climbed over four years, especially in science: from 2022–2023 to 2025–2026, Patton gained 18 points in ELA, 16 in math and 30 in science, while its advantages over the state widened by 6, 6 and 23 points, respectively. Its student-teacher ratio is 10.1, the second-lowest among nearby schools with data; its 12% free/reduced-lunch rate is also below nearby schools’ reported rates, an observation rather than an explanation for results. One important contrast in SchoolDigger’s measure of how well schools serve student groups is Low Socio Economic Status Students: Patton ranks in the 26th percentile, 217th of 295 with 1 star, down from the 94th percentile the prior year, while its overall standing is at the 99th percentile.

389
Students ?
10.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$17,776
Per pupil spending ?
12.3%
Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?
 1 Patton Loop; Bldg 326
       Fort Leavenworth, KS  66027-1416

(913) 651-7371

District: Fort Leavenworth


Feeder schools for Patton Junior High:

Elementary:    Bradley Elementary
    Eisenhower Elementary
    MacArthur Elementary
Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Kansas average (74% vs 42% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 1% of Kansas middle schools
✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school74%
District avg75%
Kansas avg42%
3rd of 368
Kansas public middle schools ?
Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2016
From top 4% (2016) to top 1% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 268Fort Leavenworth 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202697.13 of 36899.2%★★★★★
202594.310 of 36397.2%★★★★★
202497.32 of 36299.4%★★★★★
202396.23 of 36299.2%★★★★★
202297.52 of 36899.5%★★★★★
202198.52 of 36799.5%★★★★★
201999.01 of 36899.7%★★★★★
201898.12 of 35099.4%★★★★★
201792.618 of 35895.0%★★★★★
201693.914 of 34395.9%★★★★★
201588.219 of 36894.8%★★★★★
201375.653 of 35585.1%★★★★☆
201273.159 of 34282.7%★★★★☆
201168.785 of 32073.4%★★★★☆
201061.4121 of 31661.7%★★★☆☆
200957.0142 of 30753.7%★★★☆☆
200853.9157 of 29647.0%★★☆☆☆
200742.9182 of 28636.4%★★☆☆☆
200647.4154 of 27744.4%★★☆☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202480.29 of 7387.7%★★★★☆
202397.61 of 7398.6%★★★★★
2019100.01 of 6998.6%★★★★★
201899.71 of 5798.2%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
201996.24 of 15797.5%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202694.26 of 30498.0%★★★★★
202197.21 of 31399.7%★★★★★
201996.23 of 29499.0%★★★★★
201897.31 of 27599.6%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202698.43 of 13497.8%★★★★★
202598.83 of 13597.8%★★★★★
202498.61 of 14499.3%★★★★★
202399.51 of 14099.3%★★★★★
202299.81 of 13899.3%★★★★★
202199.11 of 13599.3%★★★★★
201995.35 of 12896.1%★★★★★
201897.41 of 11499.1%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202634.0217 of 29526.4%★☆☆☆☆
202586.716 of 28594.4%★★★★★
202480.322 of 29692.6%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202697.71 of 31799.7%★★★★★
202198.11 of 30899.7%★★★★★
201999.21 of 30199.7%★★★★★
201898.22 of 28099.3%★★★★★

Military Connected

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202690.01 of 1291.7%★★★★★
202582.02 of 1586.7%★★★★★
202487.12 of 1687.5%★★★★★
202391.02 of 1989.5%★★★★★
202288.02 of 1586.7%★★★★★
202187.02 of 1586.7%★★★★★
201988.21 of 1291.7%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202683.610 of 9289.1%★★★★★
202578.317 of 9181.3%★★★★☆
202495.43 of 8896.6%★★★★★
202174.714 of 7982.3%★★★★☆
201998.31 of 7098.6%★★★★★
201893.73 of 6495.3%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202675.226 of 17184.8%★★★★☆
202496.13 of 16498.2%★★★★★
202395.33 of 17898.3%★★★★★
202263.036 of 17178.9%★★★★☆
201996.24 of 15797.5%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKansas percentileRating
202697.32 of 34399.4%★★★★★
202596.23 of 34999.1%★★★★★
202498.11 of 34799.7%★★★★★
202395.84 of 34998.9%★★★★★
202296.33 of 34999.1%★★★★★
202199.21 of 34999.7%★★★★★
201999.21 of 34499.7%★★★★★
201898.61 of 33399.7%★★★★★
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)
Male (2026)100th percentile~ school
White (2026)99th percentile~ school
Female (2026)98th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2026)98th percentile~ school
Disabled (2019)97th percentile~ school
Military Connected (2026)92nd percentile-8 vs school
Multi-racial (2026)89th percentile-10 vs school
African American (2024)88th percentile-12 vs school
Special Education (2026)85th percentile-14 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)26th percentile-73 vs school
By subject vs Kansas (2025-2026) ?
Science74%+36 vs state
Mathematics74%+33 vs state
English Language Arts73%+27 vs state

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What people are saying
by a parent
Saturday, May 7, 2022

Open Quote This school provides minimal reading and exploratory opportunities for the students.
In addition, Patton Junior High appears to treat their teachers so poorly, which makes me wonder if they know student success comes from the top. My kids have had teachers quit mid-year or fired for simply handling behaviors that the administration won't handle.
Needless to say, after five years of my own children in the district, we will not be returning.
My child has also been harassed by administration, but the retention rate for administration is subpar, so that is to be expected. If you address concerns with the superintendent, know that it will be handled, but the investigation is not done well.
This is a sad realization, but I'd suggest sending your child elsewhere to ensure they receive a positive educational experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Open Quote Outstanding school!! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 15, 2016

Open Quote This junior high is one of a kind. I have had two children attend this school and they love it. The teachers care and hold the kids accountable for their academic work. They are firm but fair. My one child is now at a high school and said the big difference between Patton Jr. High and the high school he is attending now is that the teachers at Patton really care about the students and want them to learn and understand the material. Students at Patton Jr. High school have a choice to stay for 9th grade or go to a nearby high school for 9th grade... if you research across the nation school districts did away with Jr. high schools and transitioned to districts with intermediate and middle school thus pushing 9th grade to a high school level... this was done for budget purposes around the country. Bigger is not always better as far as an academic experience. In a small environment things are noticed. At Patton Jr. High students/parents get a better academic value for the money. The class teacher ratio is lower, the technology exposure is A+ and again the teachers, and all who work in the building really are what make the school a great experience for students. Others around us in the community have been in a rush to have their student attend high school ... my child has no regrets staying at Patton for 9th grade - to get again a superb academic 9th grade experience (in the end isn't about the learning...). The school has a bus that will bus kids of to the high school for sports and JROTC. We are thankful that our children have had the great experience to attend Patton Jr. High school. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Patton Junior High

Students at Patton Junior High are 63% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Yes! Patton Junior High is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 368 Kansas middle schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 389 students attended Patton Junior High.

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2023–24 school spending dataJan 8, 2026
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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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