Atchison Middle School

Atchison Public Schools
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
287 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Atchison Middle School, located at 301 N 5th Street in Atchison, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the USD 409 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its middle-level students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare pupils for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

The school is committed to community engagement and maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and parents. Through its website, the school provides essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on extracurricular activities, which help integrate families into the school community. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, Atchison Middle School strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed throughout their formative middle school years.
287
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    185 (64.5%)
  • Two or More
    47 (16.4%)
  • Black
    27 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Atchison Public Schools
Phone: (913)367-5363
Website: http://www.usd409.net/o/ams
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 98
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 98
Gender Ratio