Fort Riley Middle School

Geary County Schools
4020 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
543 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Riley Middle School, located on the Fort Riley military installation in Kansas, serves as a vital educational hub for the families of service members. As part of the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475), the school is uniquely structured to support a highly transient student population, offering a specialized environment that understands the specific needs and challenges associated with military-connected life. The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while emphasizing social-emotional learning and community building to ensure students feel welcome and stable despite the frequent transitions common in military families.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community, utilizing resources and programs tailored to help students succeed academically and personally. With a focus on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school, Fort Riley Middle School integrates technology, extracurricular activities, and collaborative learning to engage its diverse student body. By bridging the gap between military life and academic excellence, the institution strives to provide a consistent and enriching educational experience that honors the sacrifices of its students and their families.
543
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (45.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    127 (23.4 %)
  • Black
    71 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (9.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    24 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    16 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.3 %)
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: Geary County Schools
Phone: (785)717-4500
Website: http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 102

* 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 6 194
Grade 7 195
Grade 8 154
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Junction City Middle School
Geary County Schools
938 Students
700 Wildcat Lane
Junction City, KS 66441 (6.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th