Jefferson West Middle

Jefferson West
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
262 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Jefferson West Middle School, located in Meriden, Kansas, serves as a key educational facility within the USD 340 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that addresses both core subjects and extracurricular engagement.

As part of the broader USD 340 community, Jefferson West Middle School benefits from a district-wide commitment to student success, utilizing local resources to enhance the learning experience. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every learner is equipped with the skills necessary for future success. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.usd340.org.
262
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    231 (88.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Jefferson West
Phone: (785)484-2900
Website: http://www.usd340.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 5 74
Grade 6 61
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 69
Gender Ratio
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585 Students
5530 NW Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617 (6.4 miles away)
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