Is Parsons Middle School a good school?

Parsons Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Kansas middle schools.

How many students attend Parsons Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended Parsons Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Parsons Middle School?

Students at Parsons Middle School are 57% White, 22% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American.

What high school do graduates of Parsons Middle School attend?

Students who attend Parsons Middle School usually go on to attend Parsons Senior High

Parsons Middle School

Summary:

Parsons Middle School is a public middle school in Parsons, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 295 students. The school is part of the Parsons school district, which is ranked 170 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Parsons Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.27% of Parsons Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.55%. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 13.8% of Parsons Middle School students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for African American students but struggling with other subgroups, particularly White and Special Education students. Additionally, Parsons Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 84.07% of students in this category in the 2022-2023 school year.

The nearby St. Paul Middle School, which is part of the Chetopa-St. Paul district, significantly outperforms Parsons Middle School across all academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 45.09% of St. Paul Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 25.27% at Parsons Middle School. This suggests that factors beyond just economic disadvantage may be contributing to the performance gap. Parsons Middle School's declining performance over the years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 117th out of 368 Kansas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 275th out of 362 in 2023-2024, is concerning and suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's educational practices and resources.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357

(620) 421-4190

District: Parsons

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,850

Students who attend Parsons Middle School usually attend:

High:

Parsons Senior High

Feeder schools for Parsons Middle School:

Elementary:	Garfield School
	Guthridge School
	Lincoln School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Two or more races:

22.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parsons Middle School ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Parsons Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), two or more races (22%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parsons Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parsons Middle School is $9,850.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parsons Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parsons Middle School 275^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Parsons Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Parsons 170^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	30.54	209^th	277	24.5%
2007	29.24	224^th	286	21.7%
2008	19.60	259^th	296	12.5%
2009	10.13	280^th	307	8.8%
2010	33.40	251^st	316	20.6%
2011	44.34	223^rd	320	30.3%
2012	53.97	199^th	342	41.8%
2013	62.90	150^th	355	57.7%
2015	60.30	117^th	368	68.2%
2016	53.11	133^rd	343	61.2%
2017	53.12	139^th	358	61.2%
2018	50.11	156^th	350	55.4%
2019	51.78	155^th	368	57.9%
2021	33.47	261^st	367	28.9%
2022	27.61	280^th	368	23.9%
2023	25.53	291^st	362	19.6%
2024	28.62	275^th	362	24.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	56.45	29^th	70	58.6%
2021	33.65	54^th	79	31.6%
2022	23.95	73^rd	83	12.0%
2023	29.37	66^th	90	26.7%
2024	31.07	67^th	88	23.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	43.35	69^th	132	47.7%
2019	26.34	139^th	157	11.5%
2021	39.93	95^th	160	40.6%
2022	23.91	148^th	171	13.5%
2023	18.66	173^rd	178	2.8%
2024	24.44	138^th	164	15.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	60.56	68^th	255	73.3%
2019	67.76	49^th	270	81.9%
2021	43.27	154^th	275	44.0%
2022	31.26	207^th	270	23.3%
2023	39.90	174^th	300	42.0%
2024	41.25	168^th	296	43.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.85	72^nd	275	73.8%
2019	51.84	127^th	294	56.8%
2021	39.36	191^st	313	39.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	43.35	69^th	132	47.7%
2019	26.34	139^th	157	11.5%
2021	39.93	95^th	160	40.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.45	159^th	280	43.2%
2019	50.12	129^th	301	57.1%
2021	32.09	227^th	308	26.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	50.62	33^rd	69	52.2%
2021	70.46	10^th	65	84.6%
2023	49.04	35^th	73	52.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	67.72	30^th	128	76.6%
2021	76.12	19^th	135	85.9%
2022	54.47	42^nd	138	69.6%
2023	43.90	66^th	140	52.9%
2024	36.07	91^st	144	36.8%

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Rank History for White students at Parsons Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.45	161^st	333	51.7%
2019	46.93	169^th	344	50.9%
2021	31.85	253^rd	349	27.5%
2022	25.67	279^th	349	20.1%
2023	24.97	285^th	349	18.3%
2024	26.15	282^nd	347	18.7%

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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 Parsons Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	354	54	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	429
1989	362	55	10	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	445
1990	362	60	4	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	448
1991	348	54	6	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	429
1992	355	52	5	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	435
1993	390	57	6	22	13	n/a	n/a	0	488
1994	416	56	6	23	13	n/a	n/a	0	514
1995	390	50	5	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	473
1996	390	50	5	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	473
1997	348	46	8	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	429
1998	364	48	6	17	11	n/a	n/a	0	446
1999	339	54	4	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	425
2000	324	66	4	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	414
2001	200	33	2	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	248
2002	293	80	2	18	12	n/a	n/a	0	405
2003	293	80	2	18	12	n/a	n/a	0	405
2004	263	76	1	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	369
2005	233	95	1	31	6	n/a	n/a	0	366
2006	218	46	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	52	318
2007	232	54	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	300
2008	236	72	0	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	326
2009	206	76	2	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	304
2010	149	47	1	23	2	0	35	0	257
2011	154	46	2	16	0	0	37	0	255
2012	160	44	3	25	0	0	34	0	266
2013	191	38	3	30	1	0	34	0	297
2014	162	41	4	27	4	0	34	0	272
2015	146	33	3	26	4	0	37	0	249
2016	154	30	3	25	3	0	36	0	251
2017	175	31	1	31	3	0	36	0	277
2018	166	30	1	31	3	0	32	0	263
2019	186	29	1	39	5	0	41	0	301
2020	182	28	1	32	8	0	53	0	304
2021	179	31	0	35	8	0	49	0	302
2022	180	27	1	31	5	0	52	0	296
2023	175	30	1	34	4	0	51	0	295
2024	150	18	1	33	2	2	58	0	264

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 Parsons Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	429	29.0	14.7	0
1989	445	29.0	15.3	n/a
1990	448	29.1	15.3	0
1991	429	26.6	16.1	n/a
1992	435	27.1	16.0	43.9
1993	488	27.2	17.9	31.4
1994	514	28.4	18.1	30
1995	473	26.0	18.2	39.3
1996	473	26.0	18.2	39.3
1997	429	26.6	16.1	43.4
1998	446	24.5	18.2	45.5
1999	425	24.6	17.3	46.6
2000	414	24.5	16.9	48.6
2001	248	15.6	15.9	51.2
2002	405	21.6	18.8	57.3
2003	405	21.6	18.8	57.3
2004	369	22.1	16.7	62.6
2005	366	21.9	16.7	58.7
2006	318	21.2	15.0	74.8
2007	300	24.1	12.4	59
2008	326	21.9	14.9	61
2009	304	22.1	13.8	65.5
2010	257	23.5	10.9	65.4
2011	255	22.6	11.2	69
2012	266	52.9	5.0	73.3
2013	297	19.4	15.3	68.4
2014	272	21.8	12.4	69.9
2015	249	22.0	11.3	70.3
2016	251	22.0	11.4	71.3
2017	277	22.0	12.5	71.8
2018	263	22.8	11.5	74.9
2019	301	23.1	12.9	77.1
2020	304	25.5	11.9	77
2021	302	24.0	12.5	72.8
2022	296	25.5	11.6	74.7
2023	295	25.9	11.3	84.1
2024	264	24.3	10.8	77.3

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 Parsons Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	429	29.0	14.7	0
1989	445	29.0	15.3	n/a
1990	448	29.1	15.3	0
1991	429	26.6	16.1	n/a
1992	435	27.1	16.0	43.9
1993	488	27.2	17.9	31.4
1994	514	28.4	18.1	30
1995	473	26.0	18.2	39.3
1996	473	26.0	18.2	39.3
1997	429	26.6	16.1	43.4
1998	446	24.5	18.2	45.5
1999	425	24.6	17.3	46.6
2000	414	24.5	16.9	48.6
2001	248	15.6	15.9	51.2
2002	405	21.6	18.8	57.3
2003	405	21.6	18.8	57.3
2004	369	22.1	16.7	62.6
2005	366	21.9	16.7	58.7
2006	318	21.2	15.0	74.8
2007	300	24.1	12.4	59
2008	326	21.9	14.9	61
2009	304	22.1	13.8	65.5
2010	257	23.5	10.9	65.4
2011	255	22.6	11.2	69
2012	266	52.9	5.0	73.3
2013	297	19.4	15.3	68.4
2014	272	21.8	12.4	69.9
2015	249	22.0	11.3	70.3
2016	251	22.0	11.4	71.3
2017	277	22.0	12.5	71.8
2018	263	22.8	11.5	74.9
2019	301	23.1	12.9	77.1
2020	304	25.5	11.9	77
2021	302	24.0	12.5	72.8
2022	296	25.5	11.6	74.7
2023	295	25.9	11.3	84.1
2024	264	24.3	10.8	77.3

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 Parsons Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,694 (27.4%)	$7,156 (72.6%)	$9,850

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parsons Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 291^st of 362 Middle schools	38.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons Middle School)	35.9	22.1	13.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons)	35.9	22.1	13.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Parsons Middle School)	31.5	11.6	19.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Parsons)	31.5	11.6	19.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons Middle School)	35.2	19.4	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons)	35.2	19.4	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Parsons Middle School)	23.4	9.9	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Parsons)	23.4	9.9	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons Middle School)	19.6	16.7	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons)	19.6	16.7	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parsons Middle School)	30.8	13	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parsons)	30.8	13	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Parsons Middle School)	37.4	23.1	14.2%
8th Grade Science (Parsons)	37.4	23.1	14.2%
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	301	295	2%
African American	29	30	3.4%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	39	34	12.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	175	5.9%
Two or More Races	41	51	24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.1%	84.1%	7%

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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
Parsons Middle School	Public	6-8	2719 Main	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	No	(620) 421-4190	264	24	10.8	77.3%	150 (56.8%)	18 (6.8%)	33 (12.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	58 (22.0%)	28.6	275^th of 362 public middle schools	24.0%		25.5	291^st of 362 public middle schools	19.6%	16	30.1	28.4	18.8	25.3	16.5	14.8	10.8	13.8	11.8	11.8	$9,850	$2,694	$7,156
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
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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