Junction City Middle School

700 Wildcat Lane
Junction City, KS 66441

www.usd475.org

900 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Junction City Middle School, located at 700 Wildcat Lane in Junction City, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475). As a central part of the community’s public education system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years. The campus reflects the district's broader mission to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a district that emphasizes technology integration, comprehensive extracurricular opportunities, and a diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided through the USD 475 portal, Junction City Middle School aims to keep families engaged and informed about academic progress, school events, and district-wide initiatives. Through its focus on "Wildcat" pride, the school encourages student involvement in athletics, clubs, and community service, striving to build well-rounded individuals in a collaborative educational setting.

900

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Junction City Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	188
Black	156
Asian	11
Two or More	108
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	30

White
398 (44.2%)
Hispanic
188 (20.9%)
Black
156 (17.3%)
Two or More
108 (12.0%)
Pacific Islander
30 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
9 (1.0%)

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:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4400
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 297

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 304