Mead Middle School

2601 E Skinner
Wichita, KS 67211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 555 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Mead Middle School's student population of 555 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
555 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Mead 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 Mead Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1243 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
28%
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10%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
21%
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Black
24%
6%
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White
20%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mead Middle School's ranking?
Mead Middle School is ranked #1243 out of 1,264 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 28% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Mead Middle School?
555 students attend Mead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mead Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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