Circle Middle School
#119 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#11299 of 15,369 nationally
About Circle Middle School
Circle Middle School is a public middle located in Benton, in the Circle school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 119th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 312.
There are 2 schools in Benton; Circle Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Circle Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Circle Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Circle Benton Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students · 1.1 km away
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students · 8.2 km away
Cottonwood Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students · 8.9 km away
Andover High
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,018 students · 8.9 km away
Wheatland Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 9.0 km away
Andover Middle School
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students · 9.1 km away
Circle Towanda Elementary
Towanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students · 9.8 km away
Circle Greenwich Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
337 students · 10 km away
Circle High
Towanda · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students · 10 km away
Meadowlark Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Baldwin Junior High School
Baldwin City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
Abilene Middle School
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
299 students
Rose Hill Middle
Rose Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
Forest Spring Middle School
Spring Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Kepley Middle School
Ulysses · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Circle Middle School a good school?
Circle Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 32.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #119 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Circle Middle School rank in Kansas?
Circle Middle School ranks #119 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #11299 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Circle Middle School?
Circle Middle School had 312 students in 2025.
Is Circle Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Circle Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Circle Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Circle Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.