Serving 678 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 31%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mead Middle School serves the southern part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mead Middle School's student population of 678 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Mead Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 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 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
47%
23%
Black
24%
7%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1265 out of 1,269 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 31% 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?
678 students attend Mead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mead Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mead Middle School?
Mead Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mead Middle School offer ?
Mead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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