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#800 of 1,294 schools in KS
Marshall Middle School
Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1510 Payne, Wichita, KS 67203
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$50,411
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67203; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Traditional Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 535 | Compare → |
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| Education Imagine AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 594 | 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
- #25 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
Marshall Middle School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Middle School
Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 505 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Middle School
What grades does Marshall Middle School serve?
Marshall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Middle School rank in KS?
Marshall Middle School ranks #800 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Marshall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Marshall Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marshall Middle School a charter school?
No, Marshall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marshall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Middle School?
89.7% of students at Marshall 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
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (316) 973-9000
- Area population (ZIP 67203)
- 30,869
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 67203; 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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