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Oakley Middle School

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Oakley Middle School ranks 210 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 42% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Oakley Middle School is a public middle school in Oakley, Kansas, serving 126 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Oakley School District, which is ranked 145 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakley Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 95 out of 343 Kansas middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 289 out of 368 in 2021-2022. The school's current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 210 out of 363 Kansas middle schools, with a 2-star rating. Performance has varied among different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students. The school has also performed relatively well for low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking as high as 57 out of 296 in 2023-2024. However, Oakley Middle School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% to 19.7% in recent years, which is a concern compared to the state average.

Compared to the nearby Grinnell Middle School, which is also a small, rural public middle school, Oakley Middle School generally performs better in terms of academic proficiency rates and statewide ranking. However, both schools face challenges, with Grinnell Middle School also struggling with low performance and high chronic absenteeism. Addressing attendance issues and improving academic outcomes should be top priorities for Oakley Middle School as it works to address its overall performance challenges.

135

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,302

Per pupil spending ?

57.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

611 Center
Oakley, KS 67748

(785) 671-3820

District: Oakley

Students who attend Oakley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oakley Senior High

Feeder schools for Oakley Middle School:

Elementary:

Oakley Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 13 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg35%

Kansas avg42%

210^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

145^th of 264Oakley 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	41.0	210 of 363	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.8	166 of 362	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.5	248 of 362	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.1	289 of 368	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.8	267 of 367	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.2	210 of 368	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.8	181 of 350	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.8	109 of 358	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.4	95 of 343	72.3%	★★★★☆
2015	43.1	215 of 368	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.1	178 of 355	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.0	91 of 342	73.4%	★★★★☆
2011	44.6	222 of 320	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.8	113 of 316	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	78.0	24 of 307	92.2%	★★★★★
2008	86.0	6 of 296	98.0%	★★★★★
2007	69.6	59 of 286	79.4%	★★★★☆
2006	60.5	104 of 277	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	31.4	230 of 313	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.3	226 of 294	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.0	149 of 275	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	77 of 285	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	57 of 296	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	42.2	165 of 300	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.6	107 of 270	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.3	176 of 275	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.3	62 of 270	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	38.9	162 of 255	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	37.4	204 of 308	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.8	112 of 301	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.0	131 of 280	53.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	36.7	221 of 349	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.8	166 of 347	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	29.2	262 of 349	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.9	298 of 349	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.4	262 of 349	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.4	226 of 344	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.7	209 of 333	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)73rd percentile+31 vs school

White (2025)37th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2021)34th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2021)27th percentile~ school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science32%-10 vs state

English Language Arts31%-13 vs state

Mathematics30%-8 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakley Middle School	Public	5-8	611 Center	Oakley	67748	Logan County	Oakley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 671-3820	135	10	13.3	57.8%	120 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	41	210^th of 363 public middle schools	42.1%		46.8	166^th of 362 public middle schools	54.1%	44	25.0	32.3	48.6	17.1	31.0	7.1	25.8	51.4	31.4	30.2	25.0	37.1	31.7	$15,302	$1,925	$13,377
Grinnell Middle School	Public	5-8	402 S. Monroe	Grinnell	67738	Gove County	Grinnell Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 824-3277	22	4	5.3	45.5%	19 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	285^th of 363 public middle schools	21.5%		19.2	320^th of 362 public middle schools	11.6%	35		41.7	20.0	7.7	34.1	20.0	50.0	30.0	23.1	31.1	60.0	16.7	36.4	$27,760	$3,233	$24,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakley Middle School

How many students attend Oakley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 135 students attended Oakley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Oakley Middle School?

Students at Oakley Middle School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Oakley Middle School attend?

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

What district is Oakley Middle School in?

Oakley

Is Oakley Middle School a good school?

Oakley Middle School ranks 210^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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