Serving 482 students in grades 7-8, Chisholm 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chisholm Middle School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chisholm Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chisholm Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chisholm Middle School's ranking?
Chisholm Middle School is ranked #1040 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Chisholm Middle School often compared to?
Chisholm Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hesston Middle School, Halstead Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Chisholm Middle School?
482 students attend Chisholm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chisholm Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisholm Middle School?
Chisholm Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chisholm Middle School offer ?
Chisholm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chisholm Middle School part of?
Chisholm Middle School is part of Newton School District.
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