McPherson Middle School

McPherson
700 E Elizabeth
McPherson, KS 67460
474 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
McPherson Middle School, located at 700 E Elizabeth in McPherson, Kansas, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the McPherson Unified School District 418. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, the institution emphasizes both personal growth and foundational skill-building across a diverse curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, McPherson Middle School places a strong value on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which help students build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. As part of a close-knit community, the school works in partnership with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors and are equipped to be productive, responsible citizens.
474
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (76.6%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (15.0%)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
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: McPherson
Phone: (620)241-9450
Website: http://www.mcpherson.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 6 159
Grade 7 159
Grade 8 156
Gender Ratio