Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Paola 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 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paola Middle School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Paola 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 Paola Middle School is 0.22, 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
#708 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Paola Middle School's ranking?
Paola Middle School is ranked #708 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Paola Middle School often compared to?
Paola Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Elementary School, Louisburg Middle School, Garnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Paola Middle School?
431 students attend Paola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Paola Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paola Middle School?
Paola Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paola Middle School offer ?
Paola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paola Middle School part of?
Paola Middle School is part of Paola School District.
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