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Hadley Middle School
Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Dougherty, Wichita, KS 67212
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hadley Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hadley 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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
$64,957
Median home value
$189,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Morning Star Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Levy Sp Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Marshall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 505 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #86 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
Hadley Middle School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hadley Middle School
Hadley Middle School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 507 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hadley Middle School
What grades does Hadley Middle School serve?
Hadley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hadley Middle School?
Hadley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hadley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hadley Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hadley Middle School rank in KS?
Hadley Middle School ranks #1,293 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Hadley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hadley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 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 Hadley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hadley Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hadley Middle School a charter school?
No, Hadley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hadley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hadley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hadley Middle School?
90.7% of students at Hadley 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.1%
- Phone
- (316) 973-7800
- Area population (ZIP 67212)
- 43,278
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 67212; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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