Circle Middle School

www.usd375.org

303 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Circle Middle School, located in Benton, Kansas, serves as a key educational hub within the Circle Unified School District (USD 375). Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive middle-level curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, collaborative learning, and the development of essential life skills during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Circle Middle School places a strong emphasis on student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on community and character development, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens. Its commitment to the "Thunderbird" spirit is central to its culture, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among its student body, faculty, and the surrounding Benton community.

303

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Circle
Phone:	(316)778-1470
Website:	http://www.usd375.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 7 148

Grade 8 155