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.

KSMiddleVerified for 2025-26

Paola Middle — School Profile & District Info

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Paola, KS 66071

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

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1

Near average in KS

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,896

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 38%Local 52%

Community Context

Median Home Value

$316,796

+2.8% YoY

Kansas City, MO metro area · Zillow Feb 2026

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

413

Current enrollment

Stable(-0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, May 25, 2026

Memorial Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2025-26

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 1, 2025	No School - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 15, 2025	K-12 P/T Conference	meeting	—
Thu, Oct 16, 2025	No School - P/T Conf K-5	meeting	—
Thu, Oct 16, 2025	Inservice	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 17, 2025	No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 26, 2025	No School - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 19, 2025	End of 1st semester	Event	—
Fri, Dec 19, 2025	2 hour early release	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 22, 2025	No school - Remote Grade Prep	Staff Day	—
Tue, Dec 23, 2025	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 5, 2026	No School - Inservice	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 6, 2026	School Resumes	Event	—
Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No School - MLK Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No School - President's Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 12, 2026	K-12 P/T Conference	meeting	—
Fri, Mar 13, 2026	No School - Inservice	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 13, 2026	P/T Conference - K-5	meeting	—
Mon, Mar 16, 2026	No School - Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 17, 2026	No School - Inservice	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 20, 2026	End of 2nd semester	Event	—
Wed, May 20, 2026	Last Day/2 hour early release	Event	—
Thu, May 21, 2026	Grade Prep	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 25, 2026	Memorial Day	Holiday	—

Showing 24 events for the 2025-26 school year

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.