Fort Riley Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Riley, Kansas, serving 543 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Geary County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 269 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Fort Riley Middle School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 20% of Kansas middle schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.58%), Mathematics (36.13%), and Science (35.75%) were all higher than the state averages. The school also stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 5-16 among Kansas middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. Additionally, Fort Riley Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Junction City Middle School (12.1) and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (12.9).
Compared to the nearby schools, Fort Riley Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.6% to 37.75% in recent years, which is lower than Junction City Middle School (61.09%) and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (46.35%). This suggests that the school may serve a more economically diverse student population, which could contribute to its strong academic performance and focus on equity.
Students at Fort Riley Middle School are 46% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.
Fort Riley Middle School ranks 68th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Geary County Schools
In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Fort Riley Middle School.
Students who attend Fort Riley Middle School usually go on to attend Junction City Senior High