Serving 351 students in grades 5-6, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center 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 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center's student population of 351 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center 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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center is 0.43, 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
#1032 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
74%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center's ranking?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center is ranked #1032 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center often compared to?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Charles O Stones Intermediate Center, Alta Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center?
351 students attend Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center offer ?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center part of?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center is part of Garden City School District.
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