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#1106 of 1,294 schools in KS

Wilbur Middle School

Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS

A Wichita middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

340 N Tyler Rd, Wichita, KS 67212

  • Math 26% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.1% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at Wilbur Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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

70%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilbur 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Levy Sp Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.5 mi77Compare →
Hadley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified1.86–82.8 mi507Compare →
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.36–83.4 mi596Compare →
Maize South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.57–84.0 mi523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wichita

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#46 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

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

About Wilbur Middle School

Wilbur Middle School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 774 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilbur Middle School

What grades does Wilbur Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Wilbur Middle School?

Wilbur Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilbur Middle School rank in KS?

Wilbur Middle School ranks #1,106 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Wilbur Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilbur 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 Wilbur Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilbur Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wilbur Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Wilbur Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

70.0% of students at Wilbur 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
774
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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