Emporia Middle School

Emporia
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
843 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Emporia Middle School, located at 2300 Graphic Arts Road in Emporia, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the USD 253 school district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescent students. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Emporia Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their interests, build character, and develop essential life skills. For more detailed information regarding their staff, academic programs, and school calendar, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.usd253.org/ems/.
843
Total Students
63.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    396 (47.0%)
  • White
    380 (45.1%)
  • Two or More
    44 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    15 (1.8%)
  • Black
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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: Emporia
Phone: (620)341-2335
Website: http://www.usd253.org/ems/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 456
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 109

* 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 6 284
Grade 7 278
Grade 8 281
Gender Ratio