At a glance
Reported students
583
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310.5
Horace J. Good Middle School: 583 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.7:1
What the reported data says about Horace J. Good Middle School
Horace J. Good Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Garden City. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Garden City. NCES reports 583 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.4%) and White (16.6%). English learners represent 32% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Horace J. Good Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.6%
- Hispanic73.4%
- Black4.5%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
425 reported students
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Middle · Grades 05–08
377 reported students
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Middle · Grades 05–06
367 reported students
Florence Wilson Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
376 reported students
Jennie Wilson Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
796 reported students
Victor Ornelas Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
351 reported students
Public schools near Horace J. Good Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall Other · Garden City | KG–12 | 111 | under 0.1 mi |
| USD 457 Virtual Academy High · Garden City | 07–12 | 76 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle Middle · Garden City | 07–08 | 425 | 1.1 mi |
| Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr Middle · Garden City | 05–06 | 367 | 1.4 mi |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr Middle · Garden City | 05–08 | 377 | 2.3 mi |
| Holcomb Middle Middle · Holcomb | 06–08 | 227 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horace J. Good Middle School
What grades does Horace J. Good Middle School serve?
Horace J. Good Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garden City.
How many students attend Horace J. Good Middle School?
Horace J. Good Middle School reported 583 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 659 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horace J. Good Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 583 students and 51.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horace J. Good Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horace J. Good Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horace J. Good Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horace J. Good Middle School in?
Horace J. Good Middle School is part of Garden City, based in Garden City, KS, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horace J. Good Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall (under 0.1 mi), USD 457 Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Kenneth Henderson Middle (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.