Fort Scott Middle School

Fort Scott
1105 E 12th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
372 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Scott Middle School, located at 1105 E 12th St in Fort Scott, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the USD 234 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As part of the broader USD 234 district, the school emphasizes community engagement and the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, Fort Scott Middle School utilizes its resources to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as responsible citizens. For those seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at [www.usd234.org](http://www.usd234.org) serves as the primary resource for the community.
372
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    313 (84.1%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.9%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.6%)
  • Black
    12 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Fort Scott
Phone: (620)223-3262
Website: http://www.usd234.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 6 119
Grade 7 125
Grade 8 128
Gender Ratio