Below Average
#1146 of 1,294 schools in KS
Coleman Middle School
Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1544 N Governeour, Wichita, KS 67206
- Math 13% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coleman Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coleman Middle School 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$85,442
Median home value
$318,100
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Independent ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| The Independent School, HighPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #56 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
Coleman Middle School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coleman Middle School
Coleman Middle School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 544 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coleman Middle School
What grades does Coleman Middle School serve?
Coleman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coleman Middle School?
Coleman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coleman Middle School rank in KS?
Coleman Middle School ranks #1,146 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Coleman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coleman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Coleman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coleman Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coleman Middle School a charter school?
No, Coleman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coleman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Coleman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coleman Middle School?
84.7% of students at Coleman Middle School 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (316) 973-6600
- Area population (ZIP 67206)
- 17,468
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 67206; 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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