What grades does Circle Middle School serve?

Circle Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Benton area.

Where is Circle Middle School located?

Circle Middle School is a rural school in Benton, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Circle Middle School is 16.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Benton, KS?

Schools in Benton include Circle Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Benton area.

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Circle Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Benton, Kansas|Circle

Benton, KS 67017

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

Parent Teacher Conference by Invite onlyStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

CMS 2 hour early dismissal for homecominghalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

CMS Parent Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

CTE McTeacher NightStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Sat

CTE PTO Holiday MarketHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

CTE K-2 Christmas ProgramHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

296

Student:Teacher

16.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

Circle

Econ. Disadvantaged

38.2%

Phone

(316)778-1470

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

33%

48th percentile in KS

Math Proficiency

17%

29th percentile in KS

Chronic Absenteeism

10.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

8 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

330

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

16.8

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,454

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,897

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,302

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 50%Local 45%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$215,788

+1.9% 1yr+39.1% 5yr

Wichita, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.9%

Below 150% poverty line

3.5%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

5.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

316

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

294

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

99%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

102 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

64 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

54 (18%)

Autism

19 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

312

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Parent Teacher Conference by Invite only

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

CMS 2 hour early dismissal for homecoming

half_day

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

CMS Parent Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Circle. Circle Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Parent Teacher Conference by Invite onlyDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	CMS 2 hour early dismissal for homecomingDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	CMS Parent Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	CTE McTeacher NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	CTE PTO Holiday MarketDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	CTE K-2 Christmas ProgramDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	COE - Winter Parties/Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	CMS STUCO Sponsored Breakfast with ParentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	CMS Parent Teacher Conferences by invite only District-wide	Staff Day	—