Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Mcpherson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcpherson Middle School's student population of 470 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Mcpherson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcpherson Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcpherson Middle School's ranking?
Mcpherson Middle School is ranked #877 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mcpherson Middle School often compared to?
Mcpherson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moundridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mcpherson Middle School?
470 students attend Mcpherson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcpherson Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcpherson Middle School?
Mcpherson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcpherson Middle School offer ?
Mcpherson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcpherson Middle School part of?
Mcpherson Middle School is part of Mcpherson School District.
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