Dodge City Middle School

Dodge City
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
808 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dodge City Middle School, located at 2000 Sixth Avenue in Dodge City, Kansas, serves as a primary educational hub for the local USD 443 school district. As a middle school, the institution is dedicated to bridging the academic and social transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in early adolescence. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subject areas while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 443, which prioritizes student success, community engagement, and the preparation of students for future academic challenges. By utilizing its digital platform at http://www.usd443.org/middle, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. Through its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Dodge City Middle School plays a pivotal role in the educational infrastructure of the Dodge City community.
808
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    678 (83.9%)
  • White
    103 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9%)
  • Black
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
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: Dodge City
Phone: (620)471-2100
Website: http://usd443.org/542155_3
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 573
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 95

* 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 6 281
Grade 7 258
Grade 8 269
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Comanche Middle School
Dodge City
783 Students
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th