Kepley Middle School

Ulysses
113 N Colorado
Ulysses, KS 67880
294 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Kepley Middle School, located in Ulysses, Kansas, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in Grant County. Operating under the Ulysses Unified School District 214, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, emphasizing core subject mastery while encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities that help build character and school spirit.

Beyond the classroom, Kepley Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its resources to provide a supportive atmosphere where technology and modern teaching strategies are integrated into daily instruction. By focusing on both academic performance and the development of well-rounded individuals, Kepley Middle School strives to prepare its student body for success in their future secondary education and beyond, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the Ulysses community.
294
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    196 (66.7%)
  • White
    72 (24.5%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Ulysses
Phone: (620)356-3025
Website: http://www.usd214.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Kepley%20Middle%20School
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 94
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 101
Gender Ratio