Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spaght Multimedia Magnet 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spaght Multimedia Magnet serves a central area in Wichita, KS, covering approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spaght Multimedia Magnet's student population of 480 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spaght Multimedia Magnet 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 Spaght Multimedia Magnet is 0.64, 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
#1241 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spaght Multimedia Magnet's ranking?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet is ranked #1241 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
480 students attend Spaght Multimedia Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Spaght Multimedia Magnet students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spaght Multimedia Magnet offer ?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spaght Multimedia Magnet part of?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Spaght Multimedia Magnet located?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet is located in the North Central neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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