Serving 78 students in grades 6-8, Oswego Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Oswego Middle School?
78 students attend Oswego Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oswego Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oswego Middle School?
Oswego Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oswego Middle School offer ?
Oswego Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oswego Middle School part of?
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