Comanche Middle School

Dodge City
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
783 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Comanche Middle School, located in Dodge City, Kansas, serves as a vital part of the Unified School District 443 educational system. The school provides a structured middle-level learning environment tailored to the unique academic and developmental needs of students in the Dodge City community. By focusing on a diverse curriculum and fostering a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition into high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Comanche Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student success through a variety of extracurricular activities and school initiatives. As part of the larger Dodge City public school network, it leverages district resources to provide modern educational tools and opportunities for its students. Those interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or school policies can find detailed information through the district’s official website at [usd443.org/comanche](http://www.usd443.org/comanche).
783
Total Students
55.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    617 (78.8%)
  • White
    118 (15.1%)
  • Two or More
    22 (2.8%)
  • Black
    18 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Dodge City
Phone: (620)371-1100
Website: http://usd443.org/543232_3
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 563
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 101

* 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 6 258
Grade 7 249
Grade 8 276
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dodge City Middle School
Dodge City
808 Students
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th