Augusta Middle School

www.usd402.com

453 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Augusta Middle School, located at 1001 State St in Augusta, Kansas, serves as a central hub for student development within the Augusta Unified School District (USD 402). The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional needs of middle-school-aged students. By providing a structured curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, the institution focuses on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Augusta Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. The school prides itself on its connection to the local community and utilizes its digital presence at www.usd402.com to maintain transparency and facilitate communication between staff, parents, and students. With a dedication to student success and character development, the school strives to create a supportive, forward-thinking learning community for the youth of Augusta.

453

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Augusta Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	37
Black	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
378 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
37 (8.2 %)
Two or More
31 (6.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Augusta
Phone:	(316)775-6383
Website:	http://www.usd402.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 153