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#769 of 1,294 schools in KS
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
221 S Seneca, Wichita, KS 67213
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Allison Traditional Magnet Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,015
Median home value
$80,500
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
45.7%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #23 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 535 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
What grades does Allison Traditional Magnet Middle serve?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allison Traditional Magnet Middle rank in KS?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle ranks #769 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Allison Traditional Magnet Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Allison Traditional Magnet Middle a charter school?
No, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allison Traditional Magnet Middle a Title I school?
No, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
72.3% of students at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (316) 973-4800
- Area population (ZIP 67213)
- 20,702
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67213; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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