Chisholm Middle School
Tel:
(316) 284-6260
Chisholm Middle School serves 482 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Chisholm Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Chisholm Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chisholm Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chisholm Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1090 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 61% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chisholm Middle School is Newton Senior High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hesston Middle School (8.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Slate Creek Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newton Slate Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 325 students
0.3 miles
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550 0.3 PK-4 325 - Newton Santa Fe 5/6 Center Grades: 5-6 | 566 students
0.8 miles
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270 0.8 5-6 566 - Newton South Breeze Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 383 students
1.0 miles
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560 1.0 PK-4 383 - Newton Newton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,004 student
1.7 miles
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280 1.7 9-12 1,004 - Newton Northridge Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 345 students
1.7 miles
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540 1.7 PK-4 345
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