South Central Middle School

Comanche County
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
96 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Central Middle School, located in Protection, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the South Central USD 300 district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students in the middle grades receive individualized attention. By emphasizing both academic rigor and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school, leveraging the community-oriented atmosphere typical of smaller Kansas school districts.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 300, which prioritizes student success through a blend of core curriculum standards and local community values. Being part of a smaller district allows South Central Middle School to maintain strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to support diverse learning needs. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic growth, extracurricular participation, and civic engagement within the Protection area.
96
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (84.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (8.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (7.3 %)
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: Comanche County
Phone: (620)622-4545
Website: http://usd300ks.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 37
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio