Andover Central Middle School

642 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andover Central Middle School, located at 903 E. Central in Andover, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Andover Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual talents and interests.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and commitment to student achievement. As part of a district known for its strong academic standards, Andover Central Middle School emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive learning experience. Through its focus on character development and excellence in the classroom, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Andover community.

642

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andover Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	65
Black	24
Asian	34
Two or More	45

White
474 (73.8%)
Hispanic
65 (10.1%)
Two or More
45 (7.0%)
Asian
34 (5.3%)
Black
24 (3.7%)

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:	Andover
Phone:	(316)218-4710
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 229