Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Comanche 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 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comanche Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Comanche Middle School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Comanche 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 Comanche Middle School is 0.36, 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
#1105 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
78%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
18%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Comanche Middle School's ranking?
Comanche Middle School is ranked #1105 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Comanche Middle School often compared to?
Comanche Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Comanche Middle School?
761 students attend Comanche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Comanche Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comanche Middle School?
Comanche Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Comanche Middle School offer ?
Comanche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Comanche Middle School part of?
Comanche Middle School is part of Dodge City School District.
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