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Bluestem Jr/sr High School vs. Circle Middle School

Should you attend Bluestem Jr/sr High School or Circle Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bluestem Jr/sr High School
500 Bluestem Drive
Leon, KS 67074
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Circle Middle School
14697 Sw 20th Street
Benton, KS 67017
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades 7-12, Bluestem Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 296 students in grades 7-8, Circle Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-8
Total Students
243 students
296 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluestem Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Circle Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluestem Jr/sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Circle Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluestem Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Circle Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluestem Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bluestem School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Circle Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Circle School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1168 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#622 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluestem Jr/sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Circle Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
31%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluestem Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bluestem School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Circle School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluestem Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bluestem School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Circle School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluestem Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bluestem School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Circle School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in KS)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bluestem Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bluestem School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bluestem Jr/sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Circle Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
40
140
Grade 8 Students
29
156
Grade 9 Students
48
-
Grade 10 Students
42
-
Grade 11 Students
45
-
Grade 12 Students
37
-
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bluestem School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Circle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Circle School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bluestem School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Circle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Circle School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bluestem School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Circle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Circle School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bluestem School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Circle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Circle School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bluestem School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Circle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Circle School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bluestem School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Circle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Circle School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluestem Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bluestem School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Circle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Circle School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bluestem School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Circle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Circle School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluestem Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bluestem School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Circle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Circle School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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