Stafford Middle School/High School

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Stafford Middle School/High School ranks 202 nd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stafford Middle School/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Stafford, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the Stafford school district, which is ranked 241 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Middle School/High School has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in ELA for all grades was 22.4%, compared to the state average of 33.55%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate for all grades was 13.32%, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 83rd out of 313 Kansas high schools in 2015-2016 to 202nd out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, has also been below the state averages.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the nearby St. John High school, the academic outcomes have not shown a corresponding improvement. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and potential collaboration with neighboring schools, such as St. John High, to address the common challenges faced by both institutions and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-12

430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578

(620) 234-5248

District: Stafford

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,116

Feeder schools for Stafford Middle School/High School:

Elementary:

Stafford Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 113

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

7.1%

American Indian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stafford Middle School/High School ranks worse than 85.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Stafford Middle School/High School ranks worse than 63.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stafford Middle School/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (7.1%), American Indian (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School/High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Stafford Middle School/High School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Middle School/High School is $18,116.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Middle School/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Middle School/High School 311^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Stafford Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Middle School/High School 202^nd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Stafford Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

Stafford:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford 241^st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stafford Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	39.39	184^th	277	33.6%
2007	22.01	242^nd	286	15.4%
2008	35.28	224^th	296	24.3%
2009	59.71	128^th	307	58.3%
2010	48.29	197^th	316	37.7%
2011	29.55	265^th	320	17.2%
2012	59.72	162^nd	342	52.6%
2013	77.13	42^nd	355	88.2%
2015	37.71	247^th	368	32.9%
2016	27.72	266^th	343	22.4%
2017	32.60	253^rd	358	29.3%
2018	23.30	287^th	350	18.0%
2019	32.25	252^nd	368	31.5%
2021	10.89	344^th	367	6.3%
2022	25.42	295^th	368	19.8%
2023	41.24	202^nd	362	44.2%
2024	21.68	311^th	362	14.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.45	236^th	300	21.3%
2024	16.49	274^th	296	7.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	27.94	252^nd	333	24.3%
2019	43.29	187^th	344	45.6%
2021	12.03	333^rd	349	4.6%
2023	24.96	286^th	349	18.1%
2024	20.12	313^th	347	9.8%

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

Rank History for Stafford Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2007	69.58	83^rd	280	70.4%
2008	69.02	85^th	267	68.2%
2009	68.91	87^th	291	70.1%
2010	68.18	87^th	302	71.2%
2012	12.70	299^th	317	5.7%
2013	70.47	87^th	323	73.1%
2015	26.26	287^th	326	12.0%
2016	67.12	83^rd	313	73.5%
2017	37.09	195^th	316	38.3%
2018	45.32	170^th	314	45.9%
2019	55.76	132^nd	325	59.4%
2021	20.89	275^th	320	14.1%
2022	24.96	265^th	324	18.2%
2023	34.54	235^th	327	28.1%
2024	40.35	202^nd	318	36.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.31	81^st	223	63.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.45	89^th	248	64.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	52.68	129^th	296	56.4%
2021	28.57	245^th	302	18.9%
2022	22.44	264^th	307	14.0%
2023	28.99	241^st	309	22.0%

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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 Stafford Middle School/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	80	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1989	67	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1990	61	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1991	117	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1992	110	0	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1993	125	0	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1994	142	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1995	144	0	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
1996	144	0	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
1997	150	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1998	143	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	151
1999	167	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2000	167	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2001	184	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2002	181	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2003	181	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2004	188	0	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	3	203
2005	164	0	0	12	5	n/a	n/a	11	192
2006	190	2	4	8	5	n/a	n/a	3	212
2007	176	5	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	195
2008	157	1	1	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	178
2009	161	1	2	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	183
2010	161	2	0	10	4	0	1	0	178
2011	155	2	0	19	2	0	1	0	179
2012	98	0	0	15	1	0	2	0	116
2013	90	1	0	16	1	0	0	0	108
2014	95	1	0	19	1	0	1	0	117
2015	100	0	0	14	1	0	1	0	116
2016	94	1	0	18	0	0	2	0	115
2017	88	1	0	13	0	0	2	0	104
2018	81	1	3	14	0	0	2	0	101
2019	83	1	2	19	0	0	0	0	105
2020	70	1	3	19	0	0	0	0	93
2021	75	1	1	21	0	0	0	0	98
2022	77	1	2	20	0	0	0	0	100
2023	74	1	1	19	0	0	0	0	95
2024	96	1	1	8	6	0	1	0	113

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 Stafford Middle School/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	88	12.0	7.3	0
1989	75	10.0	7.5	n/a
1990	69	10.9	6.3	0
1991	133	11.5	11.5	n/a
1992	124	11.0	11.2	35.5
1993	143	13.0	11.0	23.8
1994	157	14.0	11.2	26.1
1995	154	14.0	11.0	31.8
1996	154	14.0	11.0	31.8
1997	159	13.7	11.6	35.8
1998	151	13.7	11.0	38.4
1999	173	13.8	12.5	40.5
2000	176	17.2	10.2	46.6
2001	195	15.2	12.8	44.1
2002	194	18.2	10.7	47.9
2003	194	18.2	10.7	47.9
2004	203	15.8	12.8	53
2005	192	15.6	12.3	58.6
2006	212	19.7	10.8	58.4
2007	195	20.6	9.5	53.3
2008	178	16.4	10.9	54.5
2009	183	17.9	10.2	38.3
2010	178	10.5	16.9	40.4
2011	179	10.0	17.9	63.1
2012	116	13.9	8.3	69
2013	108	12.5	8.6	65.7
2014	117	14.9	7.8	73.5
2015	116	16.0	7.2	58.6
2016	115	16.0	7.1	63.5
2017	104	12.3	8.4	61.5
2018	101	11.8	8.5	61.4
2019	105	13.3	7.8	63.8
2020	93	10.7	8.6	61.3
2021	98	11.7	8.3	61.2
2022	100	9.7	10.2	63
2023	95	11.5	8.2	68.4
2024	113	11.5	9.8	61.9

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 Stafford Middle School/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	88	12.0	7.3	0
1989	75	10.0	7.5	n/a
1990	69	10.9	6.3	0
1991	133	11.5	11.5	n/a
1992	124	11.0	11.2	35.5
1993	143	13.0	11.0	23.8
1994	157	14.0	11.2	26.1
1995	154	14.0	11.0	31.8
1996	154	14.0	11.0	31.8
1997	159	13.7	11.6	35.8
1998	151	13.7	11.0	38.4
1999	173	13.8	12.5	40.5
2000	176	17.2	10.2	46.6
2001	195	15.2	12.8	44.1
2002	194	18.2	10.7	47.9
2003	194	18.2	10.7	47.9
2004	203	15.8	12.8	53
2005	192	15.6	12.3	58.6
2006	212	19.7	10.8	58.4
2007	195	20.6	9.5	53.3
2008	178	16.4	10.9	54.5
2009	183	17.9	10.2	38.3
2010	178	10.5	16.9	40.4
2011	179	10.0	17.9	63.1
2012	116	13.9	8.3	69
2013	108	12.5	8.6	65.7
2014	117	14.9	7.8	73.5
2015	116	16.0	7.2	58.6
2016	115	16.0	7.1	63.5
2017	104	12.3	8.4	61.5
2018	101	11.8	8.5	61.4
2019	105	13.3	7.8	63.8
2020	93	10.7	8.6	61.3
2021	98	11.7	8.3	61.2
2022	100	9.7	10.2	63
2023	95	11.5	8.2	68.4
2024	113	11.5	9.8	61.9

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 Stafford Middle School/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,195 (12.1%)	$15,921 (87.9%)	$18,116

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford Middle School/High 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 252^nd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 202^nd of 362 Middle schools	12.7%
Ranks 132^nd of 325 High schools	Ranks 235^th of 327 High schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School/High School)	8.3	37.5	29.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford)	8.3	37.5	29.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Middle School/High School)	16.7	6.3	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford)	16.7	6.3	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School/High School)	25	13.3	11.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford)	25	13.3	11.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Middle School/High School)	33.3	6.7	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford)	33.3	6.7	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Stafford Middle School/High School)	8.3	7.1	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Stafford)	8.3	7.1	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School/High School)	33.3	28.6	4.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford)	33.3	28.6	4.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Middle School/High School)	30.8	7.1	23.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Stafford)	30.8	7.1	23.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Stafford Middle School/High School)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
11th Grade Science (Stafford)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	105	95	9.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	19	19
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	74	10.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.8%	68.4%	4.6%

Schools Near Stafford Middle School/High 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 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stafford Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	430 E Broadway	Stafford	67578	Stafford County	Stafford	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 234-5248	113	12	9.8	61.9%	96 (85.0%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.1%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	40.4	202^nd of 318 public high schools	36.5%		34.5	235^th of 327 public high schools	28.1%	33	25.0		18.8		22.4	16.7		0.0	9.1	13.3	12.5	33.3	22.6	$18,116	$2,195	$15,921
St John High	Public	7-12	505 North Broadway	St John	67576	Stafford County	St John-Hudson	No	No	No	No	(620) 549-3277	135	12	11.4	51.9%	95 (70.4%)	1 (0.7%)	38 (28.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.4	194^th of 318 public high schools	39.0%		26.6	262^nd of 327 public high schools	19.9%	68		26.3	8.0	32.0	21.7		36.8	20.0	20.0	24.6	8.0	15.0	11.1	$13,817	$172	$13,645

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