What grades does Paola Middle serve?

Paola Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Paola area.

Where is Paola Middle located?

Paola Middle is a town school in Paola, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paola Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Paola Middle is 13.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Paola, KS?

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

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

431

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Town

District

Paola

Econ. Disadvantaged

38.5%

Phone

(913)294-8030

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

31%

43th percentile in KS

Math Proficiency

34%

68th percentile in KS

Chronic Absenteeism

14.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

15 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1

Near average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

425

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

1.3

School Resource Officers

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,896

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$17,222

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$27,741

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 38%Local 52%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$316,796

+2.8% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Kansas City, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.5%

Below 150% poverty line

2.8%

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Uninsured residents

4.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

380

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

339

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

79%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

84 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

79 (23%)

Autism

43 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

35 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

27 (8%)

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)

413

Current enrollment

Stable(-0% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Paola Middle

Paola Middle currently enrolls 431 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KS.

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