Serving 81 students in grades 6-12, Altoona-midway Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altoona-midway Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Altoona-midway Middle/high School's student population of 81 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Altoona-midway Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altoona-midway Middle/high School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altoona-midway Middle/high School's ranking?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School is ranked #1072 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Altoona-midway Middle/high School often compared to?
Altoona-midway Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia Jr./sr. High School, Neodesha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altoona-midway Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Altoona-midway Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Altoona-midway Middle/high School?
81 students attend Altoona-midway Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Altoona-midway Middle/high School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altoona-midway Middle/high School?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altoona-midway Middle/high School offer ?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altoona-midway Middle/high School part of?
Altoona-midway Middle/high School is part of Altoona-Midway School District.
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