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Humboldt Middle School

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Humboldt Middle School ranks 214 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 41% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Humboldt Middle School is a public middle school located in Humboldt, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Humboldt District, which is ranked 228 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Humboldt Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages, with 31.9% proficient or better in ELA (vs. 44.47% statewide), 39.28% in Math (vs. 38.73% statewide), and 36.35% in Science (vs. 41.44% statewide). The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with special education and low socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, while the school's white student population ranked in the bottom 10% of Kansas middle schools.

Humboldt Middle School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.7% to 19.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1.0% to 3.2%, which is generally higher than the state average. Compared to the nearby Royster Middle School and Iola Middle School, Humboldt Middle School has lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower spending per student, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges that the other schools do not.

144

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,151

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748

(620) 473-3348

District: Humboldt

Students who attend Humboldt Middle School usually attend:

High:

Humboldt High School

Feeder schools for Humboldt Middle School:

Elementary:

Humboldt Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 13 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg34%

Kansas avg42%

214^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 16% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

228^th of 264Humboldt 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	40.6	214 of 363	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.8	283 of 362	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.9	323 of 362	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.1	320 of 368	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.2	248 of 367	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.8	148 of 368	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	23.4	285 of 350	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.9	279 of 358	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.4	272 of 343	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.8	309 of 368	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	69.9	95 of 355	73.2%	★★★★☆
2012	63.4	136 of 342	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.2	87 of 320	72.8%	★★★★☆
2010	60.4	128 of 316	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.9	78 of 307	74.6%	★★★★☆
2008	68.9	78 of 296	73.6%	★★★★☆
2007	51.4	161 of 286	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.5	98 of 277	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	34.3	213 of 313	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.0	132 of 294	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.2	214 of 275	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	69.1	52 of 285	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	50.1	120 of 296	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.7	208 of 300	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.2	215 of 270	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.9	135 of 275	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.5	84 of 270	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.9	186 of 255	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	42.3	173 of 308	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.5	110 of 301	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	22.8	231 of 280	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	67.0	39 of 177	78.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	30.9	252 of 349	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.6	317 of 347	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.5	322 of 349	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.4	318 of 349	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	32.3	251 of 349	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.9	165 of 344	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	19.1	290 of 333	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile+41 vs school

Special Education (2025)78th percentile+37 vs school

Male (2021)44th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2021)32nd percentile~ school

White (2025)28th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Science36%-5 vs state

English Language Arts32%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Humboldt Middle School

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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 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Humboldt Middle School	Public	6-8	1105 Bridge Street	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	No	No	(620) 473-3348	144	11	12.8	52.1%	122 (84.7%)	2 (1.4%)	10 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	40.6	214^th of 363 public middle schools	41.0%		26.8	283^rd of 362 public middle schools	21.8%	69	25.5	36.0	34.1	31.9	42.6	50.0	23.3	39.3	36.4	36.4	$17,151	$477	$16,674
Iola Middle School	Public	6-8	600 East Street	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 365-4785	238	25	9.3	61.8%	196 (82.4%)	5 (2.1%)	22 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	30.9	270^th of 363 public middle schools	25.6%		23.8	299^th of 362 public middle schools	17.4%	29	28.2	50.0	35.0	36.6	23.3	27.4	17.5	22.4	30.0	30.0	$14,220	$282	$13,938
Royster Middle School	Public	6-8	400 W Main	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 432-2520	389	30	12.9	58.9%	295 (75.8%)	6 (1.5%)	58 (14.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.7%)	40.4	216^th of 363 public middle schools	40.5%		40	207^th of 362 public middle schools	42.8%	9	46.8	39.5	32.8	39.7	37.3	26.8	27.8	30.7	37.3	37.3	$13,143	$1,275	$11,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Humboldt Middle School

Is Humboldt Middle School a good school?

Humboldt Middle School ranks 214^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Humboldt Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended Humboldt Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Humboldt Middle School?

Students at Humboldt Middle School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Humboldt Middle School in?

Humboldt

What high school do graduates of Humboldt Middle School attend?

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

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