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#1107 of 1,294 schools in KS

Truesdell Middle School

Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS

A Wichita middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2464 S Glenn, Wichita, KS 67217

  • Math 6% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.7% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency10% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism60%

Students at Truesdell Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency6%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency15%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2025
Math
6%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

93.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Truesdell 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$54,767

Median home value

$115,100

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wichita Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–100.7 mi56Compare →
Hamilton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.66–81.8 mi551Compare →
Allison Traditional Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.16–82.3 mi535Compare →
Morning Star Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.4 mi8Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wichita

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#47 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

Truesdell Middle School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Truesdell Middle School

Truesdell Middle School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 913 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Truesdell Middle School

What grades does Truesdell Middle School serve?

Truesdell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Truesdell Middle School?

Truesdell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Truesdell Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Truesdell Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Truesdell Middle School rank in KS?

Truesdell Middle School ranks #1,107 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Truesdell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Truesdell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Truesdell Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Truesdell Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Truesdell Middle School a charter school?

No, Truesdell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Truesdell Middle School a Title I school?

No, Truesdell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truesdell Middle School?

93.2% of students at Truesdell 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
913
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.0%
Area population (ZIP 67217)
32,529
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
33.2
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 67217; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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