Is Royster Middle School a good school?

Royster Middle School ranks 207 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Royster Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Royster Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Royster Middle School?

Students at Royster Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Royster Middle School attend?

Students who attend Royster Middle School usually go on to attend Chanute High

Royster Middle School

Summary:

Royster Middle School is a public middle school in Chanute, Kansas, serving 390 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Chanute Public Schools district, which is ranked 127 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Royster Middle School's performance lags behind state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.15%), Mathematics (19.94%), and Science (30.7%) all falling below the Kansas state averages. The school's ranking among Kansas middle schools has fluctuated between 158 and 231 out of 362-368 schools in recent years. However, the school's special education and disabled student populations have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10-20% of middle schools statewide. In contrast, the school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 25-50% of Kansas middle schools.

Nearby schools, such as St. Paul Middle School, consistently outperform Royster Middle School, while others like Iola Middle School, Galesburg Middle School, and Humboldt Middle School have lower academic performance. Royster Middle School's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 55.77% to 64.12% over the past three years, likely contributes to its academic challenges and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720

(620) 432-2520

District: Chanute Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,116

Students who attend Royster Middle School usually attend:

High:

Chanute High

Feeder schools for Royster Middle School:

Elementary:

Chanute Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 393

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Royster Middle School ranks worse than 57.2% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Royster Middle School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Royster Middle School employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Royster Middle School is $10,116.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Royster Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Royster Middle School 207^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Royster Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chanute Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chanute Public Schools 127^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	33.11	202^nd	277	27.1%
2007	35.04	211^th	286	26.2%
2008	46.67	183^rd	296	38.2%
2009	39.16	232^nd	307	24.4%
2010	33.44	250^th	316	20.9%
2011	34.55	253^rd	320	20.9%
2012	38.08	274^th	342	19.9%
2013	56.01	190^th	355	46.5%
2015	46.11	195^th	368	47.0%
2016	43.91	192^nd	343	44.0%
2017	36.03	232^nd	358	35.2%
2018	45.14	177^th	350	49.4%
2019	44.98	190^th	368	48.4%
2021	38.74	230^th	367	37.3%
2022	48.79	158^th	368	57.1%
2023	36.03	231^st	362	36.2%
2024	40.00	207^th	362	42.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.65	50^th	132	62.1%
2019	79.40	16^th	157	89.8%
2021	70.34	20^th	160	87.5%
2022	85.05	12^th	171	93.0%
2023	80.57	21^st	178	88.2%
2024	68.88	31^st	164	81.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	50.44	102^nd	255	60.0%
2019	48.39	128^th	270	52.6%
2021	39.68	171^st	275	37.8%
2022	59.06	69^th	270	74.4%
2023	30.67	235^th	300	21.7%
2024	42.44	160^th	296	45.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	48.06	127^th	275	53.8%
2019	47.18	146^th	294	50.3%
2021	43.28	170^th	313	45.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.65	50^th	132	62.1%
2019	79.40	16^th	157	89.8%
2021	70.34	20^th	160	87.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.83	147^th	280	47.5%
2019	40.99	176^th	301	41.5%
2021	36.45	211^th	308	31.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.32	76^th	114	33.3%
2019	31.66	93^rd	128	27.3%
2021	44.52	67^th	135	50.4%
2022	22.99	120^th	138	13.0%
2023	29.86	104^th	140	25.7%
2024	47.44	64^th	144	55.6%

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Rank History for White students at Royster Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.67	196^th	333	41.1%
2019	39.95	206^th	344	40.1%
2021	31.51	256^th	349	26.6%
2022	43.75	181^st	349	48.1%
2023	33.23	239^th	349	31.5%
2024	38.17	206^th	347	40.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Royster Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	403	7	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	420
1989	419	5	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
1990	421	8	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	447
1991	437	7	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1992	481	5	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	494
1993	460	9	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
1994	451	8	0	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	485
1995	440	6	6	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	470
1996	440	6	6	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	470
1997	469	10	9	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	508
1998	467	10	11	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	505
1999	471	15	9	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	513
2000	457	13	7	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	491
2001	424	9	8	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	465
2002	419	10	3	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	458
2003	419	10	3	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	458
2004	410	8	6	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	453
2005	410	9	8	23	7	n/a	n/a	0	457
2006	395	9	5	25	7	n/a	n/a	0	441
2007	410	7	10	21	6	n/a	n/a	1	455
2008	388	7	6	13	11	n/a	n/a	1	426
2009	372	11	5	15	14	n/a	n/a	2	419
2010	366	10	1	26	7	0	20	0	430
2011	376	6	3	26	5	1	23	0	440
2012	371	2	3	31	2	1	21	0	431
2014	351	2	3	39	3	0	12	0	410
2015	344	0	6	37	4	2	8	0	401
2016	343	5	3	35	5	1	6	0	398
2017	374	5	3	41	6	1	6	0	436
2018	402	7	5	40	5	0	13	0	472
2019	422	8	4	47	3	0	17	0	501
2020	405	6	6	38	1	0	20	0	476
2021	351	4	5	31	2	0	23	0	416
2022	312	6	4	29	1	0	27	0	379
2023	319	4	1	38	1	0	27	0	390
2024	306	6	1	51	0	1	28	0	393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Royster Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	420	30.0	14.0	0
1989	434	30.0	14.4	n/a
1990	447	26.9	16.6	0
1991	458	26.9	17.0	n/a
1992	494	26.7	18.5	36.2
1993	490	30.5	16.1	29.4
1994	485	30.5	15.9	26.6
1995	470	32.0	14.7	36.2
1996	470	32.0	14.7	36.2
1997	508	31.5	16.1	43.1
1998	505	36.9	13.7	43.4
1999	513	31.6	16.2	43.1
2000	491	31.3	15.7	43.4
2001	465	31.0	15.0	45.8
2002	458	31.0	14.8	44.1
2003	458	31.0	14.8	44.1
2004	453	36.0	12.6	48.3
2005	457	36.3	12.6	50.1
2006	441	35.3	12.5	46
2007	455	35.2	12.9	47.8
2008	426	33.2	12.8	44.2
2009	419	32.7	12.8	52.5
2010	430	35.6	12.0	57.2
2011	440	34.4	12.7	59.3
2012	431	34.8	12.3	60.3
2014	410	35.6	11.5	63.4
2015	401	34.0	11.7	62.6
2016	398	33.0	12.0	61.6
2017	436	26.5	16.4	62.2
2018	472	27.5	17.1	58.7
2019	501	28.6	17.5	61.7
2020	476	28.4	16.7	59.9
2021	416	29.8	13.9	55.8
2022	379	28.3	13.3	64.1
2023	390	25.0	15.6	62.8
2024	393	23.7	16.5	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Royster Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	420	30.0	14.0	0
1989	434	30.0	14.4	n/a
1990	447	26.9	16.6	0
1991	458	26.9	17.0	n/a
1992	494	26.7	18.5	36.2
1993	490	30.5	16.1	29.4
1994	485	30.5	15.9	26.6
1995	470	32.0	14.7	36.2
1996	470	32.0	14.7	36.2
1997	508	31.5	16.1	43.1
1998	505	36.9	13.7	43.4
1999	513	31.6	16.2	43.1
2000	491	31.3	15.7	43.4
2001	465	31.0	15.0	45.8
2002	458	31.0	14.8	44.1
2003	458	31.0	14.8	44.1
2004	453	36.0	12.6	48.3
2005	457	36.3	12.6	50.1
2006	441	35.3	12.5	46
2007	455	35.2	12.9	47.8
2008	426	33.2	12.8	44.2
2009	419	32.7	12.8	52.5
2010	430	35.6	12.0	57.2
2011	440	34.4	12.7	59.3
2012	431	34.8	12.3	60.3
2014	410	35.6	11.5	63.4
2015	401	34.0	11.7	62.6
2016	398	33.0	12.0	61.6
2017	436	26.5	16.4	62.2
2018	472	27.5	17.1	58.7
2019	501	28.6	17.5	61.7
2020	476	28.4	16.7	59.9
2021	416	29.8	13.9	55.8
2022	379	28.3	13.3	64.1
2023	390	25.0	15.6	62.8
2024	393	23.7	16.5	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Royster Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$296 (2.9%)	$9,820 (97.1%)	$10,116

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Royster Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 231^st of 362 Middle schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Royster Middle School)	41.2	27	14.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chanute Public Schools)	41.2	27	14.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Royster Middle School)	13.9	12.8	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chanute Public Schools)	13.9	12.8	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Royster Middle School)	33.3	30.2	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chanute Public Schools)	33.3	30.2	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Royster Middle School)	28.5	20.6	7.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chanute Public Schools)	28.5	20.6	7.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Royster Middle School)	22.3	22.5	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chanute Public Schools)	22.3	22.5	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Royster Middle School)	22.7	14.2	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chanute Public Schools)	22.7	14.2	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Royster Middle School)	28.7	20.1	8.5%
8th Grade Science (Chanute Public Schools)	28.7	20.1	8.5%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	501	390	22.2%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	47	38	19.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	422	319	24.4%
Two or More Races	17	27	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.7%	62.8%	1.1%

Schools Near Royster Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Royster Middle School	Public	6-8	400 W Main	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 432-2520	393	24	16.5	58.0%	306 (77.9%)	6 (1.5%)	51 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.1%)	40	207^th of 362 public middle schools	42.8%		36	231^st of 362 public middle schools	36.2%	24	20.9	26.2	22.4	23.2	14.5	19.5	26.0	19.9	30.7	30.7	$10,116	$296	$9,820
Humboldt Middle School	Public	6-8	1105 Bridge Street	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	No	No	(620) 473-3348	135	10	13.6	50.4%	117 (86.7%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	26.8	283^rd of 362 public middle schools	21.8%		18.9	323^rd of 362 public middle schools	10.8%	40	23.5	29.3	14.0	22.2	27.4	14.6	9.3	17.8	9.5	9.5	$5,114	$00	$5,114
Galesburg Middle School	Public	6-8	6955 Kingman Rd	Galesburg	66740	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 763-2470	89	7	12.7	64.0%	77 (86.5%)	2 (2.2%)	5 (5.6%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	41.8	197^th of 362 public middle schools	45.6%		39.6	210^th of 362 public middle schools	42.0%	13	26.7	19.2	27.3	24.7	33.3	15.4	30.3	27.0	18.2	18.2	$10,504	$1,399	$9,105
Iola Middle School	Public	6-8	600 East Street	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 365-4785	220	20	11.1	70.0%	183 (83.2%)	4 (1.8%)	15 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	23.8	299^th of 362 public middle schools	17.4%		25.1	293^rd of 362 public middle schools	19.1%	6	27.0	25.6	11.1	21.7	21.0	10.5	9.7	13.3	14.3	14.3	$9,424	$300	$9,124
St. Paul Middle School	Public	6-8	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	No	(620) 449-2245	51	3	17.5	49.0%	41 (80.4%)	1 (2.0%)	5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	87.1	27^th of 362 public middle schools	92.5%		73.3	57^th of 362 public middle schools	84.3%	30	47.1	42.9	46.2	45.1	58.8	38.1	53.8	49.0	38.5	38.5	$11,784	$1,305	$10,478

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Student/Teacher Ratio Royster Middle School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Royster Middle School

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Schools Near Royster Middle School