Herington Middle Sch

Herington
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
87 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Herington Middle School, located at 1317 N D Street in Herington, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Herington Unified School District (USD 487). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic growth with personal development for students during their middle school years. By aligning with the district's broader mission, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

As part of a small-community district, Herington Middle School emphasizes a close-knit school culture where students can participate in various academic and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a commitment to community values, aiming to build strong relationships between staff, students, and parents to ensure student success. For more specific information regarding their academic programs, athletic opportunities, or district updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.heringtonschools.org](http://www.heringtonschools.org).
87
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (78.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (6.9%)
  • Black
    4 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.3%)
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: Herington
Phone: (785)258-2448
Website: http://www.heringtonschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 26
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio