- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Junction City, KS
Junction City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Junction City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200789001266
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction City Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction City Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Junction City, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Junction City Middle School held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 79.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200789001266 · Junction City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 11.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Sr High (1,713 students)
Junction City Middle School held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 79.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Junction City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction City
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- This school
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- Ware Elem 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- Ltg Richard J. 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- Morris Hill El 413
Morris Hill Elem
413 students
What this shows Junction City Middle School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction City Middle School compares
Junction City Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Junction City Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Hill Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junction City Middle School
How many students attend Junction City Middle School?
Junction City Middle School has 900 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Junction City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junction City Middle School?
51.3% of students at Junction City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Junction City Middle School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Junction City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction City Middle School?
Junction City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Junction City Middle School rank among public schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction City Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Junction City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Junction City on the city page.
What other schools are in Geary County Schools?
Besides Junction City Middle School, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Ware Elem (623 students), and Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary (615 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.