D
Needs Improvement
47/100

McPherson Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 700 E Elizabeth, McPherson, KS 67460
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Kansas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
470
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−11 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−10 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%26%reading -15 pts, math -12 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts37th percentile (list)
Multiracial15%15%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -4 pts, math -6 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 E Elizabeth
City McPherson
ZIP Code 67460
District 2009390
NCES School ID 200939000998
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67460

Understanding the community around McPherson Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,906
Per Capita Income $35,458
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $194,900
Median Rent $909
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McPherson Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.9%
Hispanic/Latino 16.0%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Black 0.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 470
Teachers (FTE) 36.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McPherson Middle School?
McPherson Middle School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McPherson Middle School?
McPherson Middle School has 470 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does McPherson Middle School serve?
McPherson Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does McPherson Middle School receive per student?
McPherson Middle School receives $18,746 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McPherson Middle School in 67460 ▼
Avg Home Value
$222,351
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,126
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
29.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026