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Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr

3101 N Belmont, Garden City, KS 67846Garden City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
404
Students
Total enrolled
$14,892
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 404 students in grades 05–06 in Garden City, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,892 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is a mid-sized middle in Garden City, Kansas, serving grades 05–06 with 404 students. The district invests $14,892 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr

404
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution212 male · 192 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 329 students
Student Composition
15%
74%
Asian3%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino74%
Black6%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200639001207

Academic Outcomes at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67846

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,892Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,892
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,552
Student Support$2,829
Administration$1,787
Operations$2,234
Other$1,489
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,892 spent per student, an estimated $6,597 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
22%
State government
68.1%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal programs
9.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jennie Wilson ElemVictor Ornelas ElemAbe Hubert Elementary SchoolFlorence Wilson Elem
+7 more
↓
Middle
Horace J. Good Middle SchoolKenneth Henderson MiddleCharles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
↓
High School
Garden City High SchoolUSD 457 Virtual Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyFinney County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGarden City →
Phone: (620)805-8200
NCES ID: 200639001207
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Garden City seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Garden City
High
Garden City High School
1,973 students · 09–12
● 49 opp62% FRL
Elem
Jennie Wilson Elem
800 students · PK–04
● 49 opp69% FRL
Mid
Horace J. Good Middle School
697 students · 07–08
● 49 opp71% FRL
Elem
Victor Ornelas Elem
411 students · KG–04
● 49 opp79% FRL
Mid
Kenneth Henderson Middle
384 students · 05–08
● 49 opp64% FRL
Mid
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
343 students · 05–08
● 49 opp78% FRL
Elem
Abe Hubert Elementary School
337 students · KG–06
● 49 opp88% FRL
Elem
Florence Wilson Elem
335 students · KG–04
● 49 opp69% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3101 N Belmont, Garden City, KS 67846
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.