Abilene Middle School

Abilene
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
319 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Abilene Middle School, located in Abilene, Kansas, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the local community. Operating under the Abilene Unified School District (USD 435), the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education by offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Abilene community, reflecting the values of a smaller Kansas town while striving to meet modern educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, providing resources for school activities, athletics, and academic progress. By fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, Abilene Middle School aims to empower its student body to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the larger USD 435 framework.
319
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    269 (84.3%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Abilene
Phone: (785)263-1471
Website: http://www.abileneschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 107
Grade 7 110
Grade 8 102
Gender Ratio