Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Mead Middle 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 4% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Mead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Mead Middle School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Mead Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
46%
21%
Black
22%
7%
White
21%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Mead Middle School is ranked #1273 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mead Middle School often compared to?
Mead Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curtis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mead Middle School?
543 students attend Mead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mead Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Middle School?
Mead Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mead Middle School offer ?
Mead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mead Middle School part of?
Mead Middle School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Mead Middle School located?
Mead Middle School is located in the Mead neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Mead.
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