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Golden Plains Middle

Summary:

Golden Plains Middle is a public middle school located in Rexford, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 41 students. The school has a long history of performance, with data available from the 2012-2013 school year to the present.

Golden Plains Middle faces a unique set of challenges, including a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (68.29% in 2022-2023) and inconsistent academic performance over the years, ranging from a high of 3 stars to a low of 1 star on the SchoolDigger rating system. While the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (22.5%), Mathematics (26.82%), and Science (15.78%) were below the state averages in the 2023-2024 school year, it has shown some strengths in specific grade levels, such as 7th grade English Language Arts (36.36%) and 8th grade Mathematics (31.57%). In comparison, Colby Middle School, located approximately 17 miles away, has a higher student-teacher ratio and generally higher academic performance, particularly in Science and English Language Arts.

The challenges faced by Golden Plains Middle may be partly due to its rural location and the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, which research has shown can create additional barriers to educational success. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 10.3 students per teacher in recent years, suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. As Golden Plains and other rural districts continue to navigate these challenges, it will be important to explore strategies that leverage the school's strengths and address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 335 School Street
       Rexford, KS  67753

(785) 687-3265

District: Golden Plains

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,257 Help


Students who attend Golden Plains Middle usually attend:

High:    Golden Plains High

Feeder schools for Golden Plains Middle:

Elementary:    Golden Plains Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
28.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Plains Middle ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (28.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Plains Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Plains Middle is $19,257.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Plains Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Plains Middle 208th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Golden Plains Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Golden Plains Middle

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Rank History for all students at Golden Plains Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.77 85th 277 69.3%
2007 66.08 82nd 286 71.3%
2008 59.47 126th 296 57.4%
2009 55.45 149th 307 51.5%
2010 54.97 157th 316 50.3%
2011 59.92 140th 320 56.3%
2012 49.76 215th 342 37.1%
2013 64.77 131st 355 63.1%
2015 51.91 154th 368 58.2%
2016 51.84 140th 343 59.2%
2017 45.80 182nd 358 49.2%
2018 25.69 274th 350 21.7%
2019 29.05 274th 368 25.5%
2021 44.28 193rd 367 47.4%
2022 40.97 209th 368 43.2%
2023 50.13 145th 362 59.9%
2024 39.81 208th 362 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Plains Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.01 139th 270 48.5%
2021 54.45 101st 275 63.3%
2024 44.23 158th 296 46.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Golden Plains Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.19 239th 313 23.6%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Plains Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.24 228th 344 33.7%
2021 42.85 189th 349 45.8%
2024 45.92 164th 347 52.7%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Plains Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1989 38 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1990 34 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1991 32 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1992 34 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1993 32 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1994 36 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1995 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1996 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1997 47 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 48
1998 44 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1999 36 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 31 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2001 35 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2002 43 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2003 43 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2004 42 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 6 52
2005 43 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 5 55
2006 39 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 47
2007 28 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 32 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 39
2009 31 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2010 37 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 46
2011 33 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 42
2012 34 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 42
2013 31 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 38
2014 32 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 41
2015 33 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 43
2016 36 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 47
2017 29 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 41
2018 31 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 47
2019 29 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 43
2020 31 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 41
2021 26 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 37
2022 24 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 34
2023 27 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 41
2024 28 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 39

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 Golden Plains Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 38 3.0 12.6 0
1989 39 3.0 13.0 n/a
1990 38 4.3 8.8 0
1991 33 4.3 7.6 n/a
1992 35 4.4 7.9 n/a
1993 34 4.4 7.7 35.3
1994 37 4.5 8.2 24.3
1995 43 4.7 9.1 37.2
1996 43 4.7 9.1 37.2
1997 48 4.4 10.9 43.8
1998 48 4.1 11.7 39.6
1999 39 3.9 10.0 53.8
2000 34 3.5 9.7 41.2
2001 37 3.3 11.2 48.6
2002 50 3.8 13.2 56
2003 50 3.8 13.2 56
2004 52 5.0 10.4 78.3
2005 55 3.6 15.3 76
2006 47 3.7 12.7 62.2
2007 36 4.3 8.4 52.8
2008 39 4.8 8.1 38.5
2009 43 4.8 9.0 48.8
2010 46 4.4 10.4 50
2011 42 4.1 10.2 59.5
2012 42 4.2 10.0 64.3
2013 38 3.7 10.2 68.4
2014 41 3.9 10.5 75.6
2015 43 4.0 10.7 60.5
2016 47 4.0 11.7 61.7
2017 41 4.2 9.7 68.3
2018 47 3.8 12.3 78.7
2019 43 3.8 11.3 79.1
2020 41 3.8 10.7 85.4
2021 37 4.4 8.4 89.2
2022 34 4.0 8.3 55.9
2023 41 3.9 10.3 68.3
2024 39 3.4 11.3 69.2

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 Golden Plains Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 38 3.0 12.6 0
1989 39 3.0 13.0 n/a
1990 38 4.3 8.8 0
1991 33 4.3 7.6 n/a
1992 35 4.4 7.9 n/a
1993 34 4.4 7.7 35.3
1994 37 4.5 8.2 24.3
1995 43 4.7 9.1 37.2
1996 43 4.7 9.1 37.2
1997 48 4.4 10.9 43.8
1998 48 4.1 11.7 39.6
1999 39 3.9 10.0 53.8
2000 34 3.5 9.7 41.2
2001 37 3.3 11.2 48.6
2002 50 3.8 13.2 56
2003 50 3.8 13.2 56
2004 52 5.0 10.4 78.3
2005 55 3.6 15.3 76
2006 47 3.7 12.7 62.2
2007 36 4.3 8.4 52.8
2008 39 4.8 8.1 38.5
2009 43 4.8 9.0 48.8
2010 46 4.4 10.4 50
2011 42 4.1 10.2 59.5
2012 42 4.2 10.0 64.3
2013 38 3.7 10.2 68.4
2014 41 3.9 10.5 75.6
2015 43 4.0 10.7 60.5
2016 47 4.0 11.7 61.7
2017 41 4.2 9.7 68.3
2018 47 3.8 12.3 78.7
2019 43 3.8 11.3 79.1
2020 41 3.8 10.7 85.4
2021 37 4.4 8.4 89.2
2022 34 4.0 8.3 55.9
2023 41 3.9 10.3 68.3
2024 39 3.4 11.3 69.2

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 Golden Plains Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $19,257 (100.0%) $19,257

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Plains Middle

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 274th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 145th of 362 Middle schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains Middle)12.515.4
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains)12.515.4
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains Middle)12.523.1
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains)12.523.1
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains Middle)41.222.2
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains)41.222.2
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains Middle)17.625
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains)17.625
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains Middle)27.350
 22.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains)27.350
 22.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains Middle)030
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains)030
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Golden Plains Middle)18.230
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Golden Plains)18.230
 11.8%
   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 Students4341
 4.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2927
 6.9%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%68.3%
 10.8%

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Golden Plains Middle ranks 208th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Golden Plains Middle usually go on to attend Golden Plains High

Students at Golden Plains Middle are 72% White, 28% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 39 students attended Golden Plains Middle.


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