Serving 296 students in grades 7-8, Circle 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 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Circle Middle School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Circle 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 Circle Middle School is 0.32, 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
#687 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Circle Middle School's ranking?
Circle Middle School is ranked #687 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Circle Middle School often compared to?
Circle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover Middle School, Bluestem Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Circle Middle School?
296 students attend Circle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Circle Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Circle Middle School?
Circle Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Circle Middle School offer ?
Circle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Circle Middle School part of?
Circle Middle School is part of Circle School District.
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