Wellington Middle School
Wellington Middle School serves 360 students in grades 6-8.
Wellington 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellington Middle School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellington Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wellington Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
3%
7%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Wellington Middle School?
360 students attend Wellington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wellington Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellington Middle School?
Wellington Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wellington Middle School offer ?
Wellington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wellington Middle School part of?
Wellington Middle School is part of Wellington School District.
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