Paola Middle
#96 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#10351 of 15,369 nationally
About Paola Middle
Paola Middle is a public middle located in Paola, in the Paola school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 96th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 4 schools in Paola; Paola Middle ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Paola Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paola Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students · 496 m away
Sunflower Elem
Paola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students · 555 m away
Cottonwood Elem
Paola · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
379 students · 892 m away
Osawatomie Middle School
Osawatomie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students · 11 km away
Osawatomie High
Osawatomie · Public high · Grades 9–12
295 students · 12 km away
Trojan Elem
Osawatomie · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
341 students · 13 km away
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
Osawatomie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
172 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Arrowhead Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students
Rock Creek Middle School
St. George · Public middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
Scott City Middle
Scott City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
409 students
Richard Warren Intermediate School
Leavenworth · Public middle · Grades 5–6
409 students
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
Clearwater · Public middle · Grades 4–8
405 students
Mulvane Middle School
Mulvane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paola Middle a good school?
Paola Middle has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #96 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 Paola Middle rank in Kansas?
Paola Middle ranks #96 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #10351 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paola Middle?
Paola Middle had 413 students in 2025.
Is Paola Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Paola Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paola Middle?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Paola Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.