Serving 39 students in grades 6-8, Golden Plains Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 39 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Golden Plains Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Plains 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.
Golden Plains Middle School is ranked #532 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Golden Plains Middle School?
39 students attend Golden Plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Golden Plains Middle School students are White, and 28% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Plains Middle School?
Golden Plains Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Golden Plains Middle School offer ?
Golden Plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Golden Plains Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 39 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
