Perry-Lecompton Middle

Perry Public Schools
408 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
234 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Perry-Lecompton Middle School, located in Perry, Kansas, is a key component of the USD 343 school district. Serving students in the surrounding rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a sense of community engagement.

Beyond academics, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, which are designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on student growth and utilizing resources provided by the district, Perry-Lecompton Middle School strives to prepare its learners for future success in a collaborative and encouraging setting.
234
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (84.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.1%)
  • Black
    7 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Perry Public Schools
Phone: (785)597-5159
Website: http://www.usd343.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 5 66
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 57
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence
648 Students
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049 (10.0 miles away)
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