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Piper Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 511 students

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Posted October 29, 2012

I have 3 children in this school district (14, 9, 5). I couldn't be more pleased! The teacher's always show a sense of ownership and compassion for the children. I too adore the diversity of the student body and feel this will serve my children up well in the future. Need I mention that Piper was rated the #1 district in Ks last year? Also as a level set my two oldest spent K and K-5 at Gardner Edgerton. My oldest has been in an IEP since the get go and frankly wasn't placed on a trajectory to graduate at peer level. The younger child mastered K in the ffirst quarter. They BOTH had to step up their game in Piper. The oldest finally started being challenged with the stated goal of being out of IEP ASAP. The younger was almost put in an IEP because he was behind in reading! Both children have handled the challenge well and are doing very well at Piper. Gardner-Edgerton was supposedly a "school of excellence" as well but I don't understand how. The leap in curriculum was substantial!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2011

I just rated the school and forgot this part. I do love the diversity and small town feel of the school.My child feels good here much better than the Johnson County school she was in last year. My score may change but it's a little early in the year right now--so this is pretty good so far i think
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2007

Piper schools are now on par with any in Johnson County. The schools have excellent teachers (teacher of the year award winners), excellent diversity, and still possess a small town feel.
—Submitted by Andrew, a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

this school is great my daughter treasures it!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

2009

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 79% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 78% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2009.

143 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
African American97%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students97%
African American97%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students98%
African American94%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
African American97%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities80%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students96%
African American94%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities80%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Students89%
African American89%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities82%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
African American86%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities60%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students94%
African American97%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities90%
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students94%
African American92%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities67%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 71%
Black 22% 9%
Hispanic 7% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 9%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4420 North 107 St
Kansas City, KS 66109
Phone: (913) 721-1144

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