Serving 423 students in grades 7-8, Great Bend 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 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Great Bend Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Bend Middle School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Great Bend Middle School?
423 students attend Great Bend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Great Bend Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Bend Middle School?
Great Bend Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great Bend Middle School offer ?
Great Bend Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Great Bend Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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