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Larned Middle School

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Larned Middle School ranks 193 rd of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

193^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Larned Middle School is a public middle school in Larned, Kansas, serving 195 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ft Larned school district, which is ranked 147 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Larned Middle School has struggled to keep pace with state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all falling below the benchmarks. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, and there are notable disparities among student subgroups, with female and Hispanic students performing better than their peers. However, the school's performance for special education and disabled students is particularly concerning, ranking very low in the state for these subgroups.

Larned Middle School also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.5% to 27.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.95% to 54.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance remains below state and district averages, suggesting the need for a comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of its student population.

177

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,680

Per pupil spending ?

49.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

904 Corse
Larned, KS 67550

(620) 285-8430

District: Ft Larned

Students who attend Larned Middle School usually attend:

High:

Larned Senior High

Feeder schools for Larned Middle School:

Elementary:

Fort Larned Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

✓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 (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg44%

Kansas avg42%

193^rd of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

147^th of 264Ft Larned 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	43.7	193 of 363	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	222 of 362	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.5	164 of 362	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.1	182 of 368	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.4	143 of 367	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	109 of 368	70.4%	★★★★☆
2018	49.2	158 of 350	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	30.5	271 of 358	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.7	241 of 343	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.0	221 of 368	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.0	281 of 355	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.3	278 of 342	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	34.0	256 of 320	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.8	255 of 316	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	31.5	252 of 307	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	45.8	187 of 296	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.6	190 of 286	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.8	175 of 277	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	20.3	157 of 160	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	59.6	43 of 157	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	38.6	78 of 132	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	53.7	112 of 313	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.4	108 of 294	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	105 of 275	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	45.9	66 of 144	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	44 of 138	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	144 of 285	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.2	161 of 296	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.9	103 of 300	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	91 of 270	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.1	141 of 275	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.2	117 of 270	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.9	133 of 255	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	49.9	134 of 308	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.3	87 of 301	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	44.0	142 of 280	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	151 of 177	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.2	145 of 164	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.8	120 of 178	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.1	170 of 171	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.3	157 of 160	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	59.6	43 of 157	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	38.6	78 of 132	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	194 of 349	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.1	243 of 347	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.0	216 of 349	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.5	220 of 349	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.0	155 of 349	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	101 of 344	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	46.3	162 of 333	51.4%	★★★☆☆

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)

Female (2021)64th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)56th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2024)54th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)49th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)15th percentile-32 vs school

Disabled (2021)2nd percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science43%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-5 vs state

Mathematics32%-6 vs state

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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
Larned Middle School	Public	6-8	904 Corse	Larned	67550	Pawnee County	Ft Larned	No	No	No	No	(620) 285-8430	177	18	9.9	49.2%	134 (75.7%)	7 (4.0%)	25 (14.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	43.7	193^rd of 363 public middle schools	46.8%		37.4	222^nd of 362 public middle schools	38.7%	29	40.8	36.7	41.0	39.4	28.6	33.3	34.4	32.3	42.6	42.6	$20,680	$1,347	$19,333

Frequently Asked Questions about Larned Middle School

Is Larned Middle School a good school?

Larned Middle School ranks 193^rd of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Larned Middle School in?

Ft Larned

What is the racial makeup of Larned Middle School?

Students at Larned Middle School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Larned Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Larned Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 177 students attended Larned Middle School.

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