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Herington Middle School

Summary:

Herington Middle School is a public middle school in Herington, Kansas, serving 112 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Herington School District, which is ranked 111 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herington Middle School has consistently underperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with only 21.04% and 18.94% of students, respectively, meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for female and white students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Kansas middle schools in their respective categories. Despite spending $10,194 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its ranking fluctuating significantly from year to year.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.11% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, also raises concerns about equity and the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to all students. While the school's performance in serving this population has been mixed, with low-SES students ranking in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools in 2023-2024 but performing better in previous years, the overall trend suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and practices to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1317 N D Street
       Herington, KS  67449

(785) 258-2448

District: Herington

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,194 Help


Students who attend Herington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Herington High

Feeder schools for Herington Middle School:

Elementary:    Herington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  94

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herington Middle School ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herington Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herington Middle School is $10,194.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Herington Middle School 257th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Herington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Herington:

SchoolDigger ranks Herington 111th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Herington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.61 166th 277 40.1%
2007 55.80 134th 286 53.1%
2008 70.97 69th 296 76.7%
2009 75.52 38th 307 87.6%
2010 81.11 16th 316 94.9%
2011 80.53 18th 320 94.4%
2012 53.03 203rd 342 40.6%
2013 62.50 155th 355 56.3%
2015 30.50 286th 368 22.3%
2016 16.61 306th 343 10.8%
2017 18.09 322nd 358 10.1%
2018 13.59 323rd 350 7.7%
2019 22.51 306th 368 16.8%
2021 40.81 217th 367 40.9%
2022 44.51 178th 368 51.6%
2023 31.40 255th 362 29.6%
2024 32.11 257th 362 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.64 38th 171 77.8%
2023 34.47 116th 178 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 227th 255 11.0%
2019 33.97 191st 270 29.3%
2021 45.41 142nd 275 48.4%
2022 54.44 90th 270 66.7%
2023 47.82 134th 300 55.3%
2024 36.06 203rd 296 31.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Herington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.40 254th 275 7.6%
2019 22.92 240th 294 18.4%
2021 37.73 200th 313 36.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Herington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.61 258th 280 7.9%
2019 25.69 240th 301 20.3%
2021 51.34 129th 308 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Herington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.83 325th 333 2.4%
2019 16.08 315th 344 8.4%
2021 30.46 261st 349 25.2%
2022 32.82 244th 349 30.1%
2023 24.17 290th 349 16.9%
2024 20.41 312th 347 10.1%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Herington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 124 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1989 127 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1990 119 8 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 126 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 132
1992 130 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 134
1993 129 5 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 140
1994 124 4 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1995 160 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 170
1996 160 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 170
1997 153 4 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 165
1998 132 4 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 145
1999 136 2 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 150
2000 125 2 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 143
2001 107 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2002 103 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 112
2003 103 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 112
2004 111 1 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 128
2005 109 3 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 127
2006 106 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 13 121
2007 112 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 4 123
2008 103 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 3 118
2009 110 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 87 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 98
2011 80 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 91
2012 82 1 0 6 0 0 5 0 94
2013 95 2 0 7 1 0 2 0 107
2014 79 1 1 7 1 0 4 0 93
2015 86 1 0 12 1 0 2 0 102
2016 79 3 2 7 0 0 4 0 95
2017 92 1 2 9 0 0 7 0 111
2018 89 3 1 9 1 0 8 0 111
2019 90 1 0 13 0 0 10 0 114
2020 78 1 0 11 0 0 8 0 98
2021 90 1 1 10 0 0 5 0 107
2022 95 2 1 8 1 0 8 0 115
2023 87 3 1 12 1 0 8 0 112
2024 73 1 1 12 1 0 6 0 94

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 Herington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 132 9.0 14.6 0
1989 141 10.0 14.1 n/a
1990 132 10.1 13.0 0
1991 132 10.5 12.5 n/a
1992 134 10.5 12.7 36.6
1993 140 9.8 14.3 29.3
1994 137 11.4 12.0 24.8
1995 170 12.0 14.2 35.3
1996 170 12.0 14.2 35.3
1997 165 10.9 15.1 33.9
1998 145 11.3 12.8 36.6
1999 150 11.3 13.3 39.3
2000 143 11.9 12.0 42.7
2001 122 11.8 10.3 38.5
2002 112 11.0 10.2 26.8
2003 112 11.0 10.2 26.8
2004 128 13.0 9.8 37.5
2005 127 10.7 11.9 37.8
2006 121 10.3 11.7 41.7
2007 123 10.7 11.5 40.3
2008 118 1.0 118.0 44.3
2009 120 8.9 13.5 45
2010 98 9.0 10.8 53.1
2011 91 9.8 9.2 49.5
2012 94 9.0 10.4 59.6
2013 107 11.0 9.7 59.8
2014 93 9.9 9.3 64.5
2015 102 9.0 11.3 73.5
2016 95 8.0 11.8 64.2
2017 111 6.5 17.0 65.8
2018 111 6.2 17.9 72.1
2019 114 6.0 19.0 69.3
2020 98 5.9 16.6 62.2
2021 107 5.9 18.1 53.3
2022 115 5.9 19.2 63.5
2023 112 5.7 19.3 74.1
2024 94 7.7 12.2 70.2

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 Herington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 132 9.0 14.6 0
1989 141 10.0 14.1 n/a
1990 132 10.1 13.0 0
1991 132 10.5 12.5 n/a
1992 134 10.5 12.7 36.6
1993 140 9.8 14.3 29.3
1994 137 11.4 12.0 24.8
1995 170 12.0 14.2 35.3
1996 170 12.0 14.2 35.3
1997 165 10.9 15.1 33.9
1998 145 11.3 12.8 36.6
1999 150 11.3 13.3 39.3
2000 143 11.9 12.0 42.7
2001 122 11.8 10.3 38.5
2002 112 11.0 10.2 26.8
2003 112 11.0 10.2 26.8
2004 128 13.0 9.8 37.5
2005 127 10.7 11.9 37.8
2006 121 10.3 11.7 41.7
2007 123 10.7 11.5 40.3
2008 118 1.0 118.0 44.3
2009 120 8.9 13.5 45
2010 98 9.0 10.8 53.1
2011 91 9.8 9.2 49.5
2012 94 9.0 10.4 59.6
2013 107 11.0 9.7 59.8
2014 93 9.9 9.3 64.5
2015 102 9.0 11.3 73.5
2016 95 8.0 11.8 64.2
2017 111 6.5 17.0 65.8
2018 111 6.2 17.9 72.1
2019 114 6.0 19.0 69.3
2020 98 5.9 16.6 62.2
2021 107 5.9 18.1 53.3
2022 115 5.9 19.2 63.5
2023 112 5.7 19.3 74.1
2024 94 7.7 12.2 70.2

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 Herington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $408 (4.0%) $9,787 (96.0%) $10,194

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herington 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 306th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 255th of 362 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Herington Middle School)32.629.6
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Herington)32.629.6
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Herington Middle School)10.921.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Herington)10.921.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Herington Middle School)23.529.4
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Herington)23.529.4
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Herington Middle School)5.915.2
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Herington)5.915.2
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Herington Middle School)13.917.8
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Herington)13.917.8
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Herington Middle School)13.96.7
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Herington)13.96.7
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Herington Middle School)2518.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Herington)2518.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students114112
 1.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White9087
 3.3%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%74.1%
 4.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 94 students attended Herington Middle School.

Herington Middle School ranks 257th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Herington Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Herington Middle School usually go on to attend Herington High


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