Great Bend Middle School

Great Bend
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS 67530
438 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Great Bend Middle School, located at 1919 Harrison in Great Bend, Kansas, serves as a key educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Great Bend Unified School District (USD 428), the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. The facility is designed to support a diverse range of learners, offering a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory programs.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a significant role in the Great Bend community by promoting a culture of school spirit and civic responsibility. The staff focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where middle schoolers can navigate the challenges of adolescence while preparing for the academic rigor of secondary education. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole student," Great Bend Middle School strives to equip its student body with the essential skills, confidence, and foundational knowledge needed for future success in high school and beyond.
438
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    243 (55.5%)
  • Hispanic
    167 (38.1%)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.6%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Great Bend
Phone: (620)793-1510
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 261
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 7 240
Grade 8 198
Gender Ratio