Serving 924 students in grades 6-8, Truesdell 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 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Truesdell Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 15 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truesdell Middle School's student population of 924 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
924 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Truesdell 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 Truesdell Middle School is 0.72, 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
#1255 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
19%
7%
White
37%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truesdell Middle School's ranking?
Truesdell Middle School is ranked #1255 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Truesdell Middle School often compared to?
Truesdell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton 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 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Truesdell Middle School?
924 students attend Truesdell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Truesdell Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Truesdell Middle School?
Truesdell Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Truesdell Middle School offer ?
Truesdell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Truesdell Middle School part of?
Truesdell Middle School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Truesdell Middle School located?
Truesdell Middle School is located in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Southwest Wichita.
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