KSMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Jefferson West Middle — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Meriden, Kansas|Jefferson West

Meriden, KS 66512

School Profile

Grades
5–8
Enrollment
266
Student:Teacher
15.6:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
38.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
23%
23th percentile in KS
Math Proficiency
26%
52th percentile in KS
Chronic Absenteeism
2.5%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Worse than average in KS

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,689
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 77%Local 16%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$207,845
+0.7% YoY
Topeka, KS metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

276
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson West Middle

Jefferson West Middle has a total enrollment of 266 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Meriden, KS.

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