For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 973 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Southwest Wichita is Truesdell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Truesdell Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2464 S Glenn
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-3900
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS include Truesdell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita?
the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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