Serving 689 students in grades 7-8, Horace J. Good 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 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 83% 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: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace J. Good Middle School's student population of 689 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace J. Good 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 Horace J. Good Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1119 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
73%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
17%
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
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Horace J. Good Middle School's ranking?
Horace J. Good Middle School is ranked #1119 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Horace J. Good Middle School often compared to?
Horace J. Good Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth Henderson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Horace J. Good Middle School?
689 students attend Horace J. Good Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Horace J. Good Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace J. Good Middle School?
Horace J. Good Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace J. Good Middle School offer ?
Horace J. Good Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Horace J. Good Middle School part of?
Horace J. Good Middle School is part of Garden City School District.
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