McPherson Middle School
#105 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#10786 of 15,369 nationally
About McPherson Middle School
McPherson Middle School is a public middle located in McPherson, in the McPherson school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 474 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 105th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 474.
There are 6 schools in McPherson; McPherson Middle School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 McPherson Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McPherson Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 338 m away
McPherson High
McPherson · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students · 1.3 km away
Roosevelt Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 1.4 km away
Eisenhower Elementary
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students · 3.2 km away
Canton-Galva Elementary
Galva · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
Liberal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
472 students
Marjorie French Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
Goddard Middle School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Winfield Middle School
Winfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Leawood Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McPherson Middle School a good school?
McPherson Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 35.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #105 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 McPherson Middle School rank in Kansas?
McPherson Middle School ranks #105 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #10786 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McPherson Middle School?
McPherson Middle School had 474 students in 2025.
Is McPherson Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
McPherson Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McPherson Middle School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of McPherson Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.