Horace J. Good Middle School

www.gckschools.com/

583 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Horace J. Good Middle School, located in Garden City, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Garden City Public Schools district (USD 457). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development for middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As part of the broader Garden City school community, Horace J. Good emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources that cater to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school maintains a focus on community engagement and academic excellence, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities. For more detailed information regarding school policies, calendar events, and educational programs, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.gckschools.com](http://www.gckschools.com/).

583

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace J. Good Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	428
Black	26
Asian	23
Two or More	9

Hispanic
428 (73.4%)
White
97 (16.6%)
Black
26 (4.5%)
Asian
23 (3.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)

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:	Garden City
Phone:	(620)805-8100
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 7 269

Grade 8 314