Serving 92 students in grades 5-8, Central Plains Middle School - Bushton ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Central Plains Middle School - Bushton?
92 students attend Central Plains Middle School - Bushton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Plains Middle School - Bushton students are White, 8% 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 Central Plains Middle School - Bushton?
Central Plains Middle School - Bushton has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Plains Middle School - Bushton offer ?
Central Plains Middle School - Bushton offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Central Plains Middle School - Bushton part of?
Central Plains Middle School - Bushton is part of Central Plains School District.
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