Paola Middle

Paola
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
413 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Paola Middle School, located at 405 Hospital Drive in Paola, Kansas, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Paola Unified School District 368. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Paola community, reflecting the values of a small-town district that prioritizes student engagement and collaborative learning. With a commitment to fostering a positive school culture, Paola Middle School emphasizes communication between faculty, students, and parents to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. Whether through athletics, clubs, or academic support programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the skills and confidence required for future success.
413
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    362 (87.7%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.4%)
  • Black
    6 (1.5%)
  • 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: Paola
Phone: (913)294-8030
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 6 118
Grade 7 149
Grade 8 146
Gender Ratio
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