How many students attend Wells Alternative Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40 students attended Wells Alternative Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Wells Alternative Middle School?

Students at Wells Alternative Middle School are 38% African American, 33% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Wells Alternative Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wells Alternative Middle School usually go on to attend Chisholm Life Skills Center

Wells Alternative Middle School

Summary:

Wells Alternative Middle School is a small public middle school in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with just 29 students. Despite its low enrollment, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state.

With a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and 0% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, Wells Alternative Middle School has struggled to provide a quality education for its diverse student population, which is 48.28% African American and 89.66% economically disadvantaged. In comparison, nearby Robinson Middle School has much higher academic proficiency and a 4-star rating.

Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.2 students per teacher and spends a relatively high $65,376 per student. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and teaching strategies in improving student outcomes. As part of the Wichita school district, which is ranked 255 out of 269 districts in Kansas, Wells Alternative Middle School faces significant challenges in addressing the unique needs of its student population and improving academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1221 E Galena Suite 373
Wichita, KS 67216

(316) 973-7650

District: Wichita

Per Pupil Expenditures: $65,376

Students who attend Wells Alternative Middle School usually attend:

High:	Chisholm Life Skills Center
	Sowers Alternative High School
	Wichita Alternative High

Feeder schools for Wells Alternative Middle School:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary
	Allen Elementary
	Anderson Elementary
	Beech Elementary
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	Benton Elementary
	Black Traditional Magnet Elementary
	Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary
	Caldwell Elementary
	Cessna Elementary
	Chisholm Trail Elementary
	Christa McAuliffe Academy
	Clark Elementary
	Cloud Elementary
	College Hill Elementary
	Colvin Elementary
	Dodge Literacy Magnet
	Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary
	Enders STEM and Leadership Magnet
	Enterprise Elementary
	Franklin Elementary
	Gammon Elementary
	Gardiner Elementary
	Gordon Parks Academy
	Griffith Elementary
	Harry Street Elementary
	Hyde International Studies/Commun Elementary Magnet
	Irving Elementary
	Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary
	Jackson Elementary
	Jefferson Elementary
	Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
	Kensler Elementary
	Lawrence Elementary
	Linwood Elementary
	L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet
	McCollom Elementary
	McLean Science/Technical Magnet Elementary
	Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary
	Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne
	O K Elementary
	Ortiz Elementary School
	Park Elementary
	Payne Elementary
	Peterson Elementary
	Pleasant Valley Elementary
	Price-Harris Communications Magnet
	Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
	Seltzer Elementary
	Spaght Multimedia Magnet
	Stanley Elementary
	Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary
	White Elementary
	Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary
	Woodman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 4.4

Number of students: 40

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.5%

White:

32.5%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wells Alternative Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Wells Alternative Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Wichita School District. Student population at Wells Alternative Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.5%), White (32.5%), Hispanic (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells Alternative Middle School is 4.4, which is the lowest among 16 middle schools in the Wichita School District! (See more...)

Compare Wells Alternative Middle School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells Alternative Middle School is $65,376, which is the highest among 16 middle schools in the Wichita School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wells Alternative Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wichita:

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita 252^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wells Alternative Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wells Alternative Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2013	0.02	355^th	355	0.0%
2015	2.68	367^th	368	0.3%
2018	2.19	349^th	350	0.3%
2019	3.34	367^th	368	0.3%
2021	5.38	365^th	367	0.5%
2022	3.72	368^th	368	0.0%
2023	2.29	362^nd	362	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wells Alternative Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	16.49	131^st	132	0.8%
2019	28.46	130^th	157	17.2%
2021	32.20	122^nd	160	23.8%
2022	17.13	170^th	171	0.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells Alternative Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	6.67	270^th	270	0.0%
2021	12.77	270^th	275	1.8%
2022	6.65	270^th	270	0.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wells Alternative Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	16.49	131^st	132	0.8%
2019	28.46	130^th	157	17.2%
2021	32.20	122^nd	160	23.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Wells Alternative Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	4.76	301^st	301	0.0%
2021	5.88	305^th	308	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wells Alternative Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	30	19	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	52
1992	26	25	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	56
1993	25	22	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	50
1994	25	21	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	52
1995	31	27	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1996	31	27	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1997	38	31	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	73
1998	44	27	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	75
1999	41	28	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	77
2000	49	0	3	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	101
2001	56	42	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	104
2002	36	44	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	90
2003	36	44	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	90
2004	38	33	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	79
2005	44	29	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	77
2006	45	27	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	4	80
2008	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2009	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2010	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	15	13	0	6	0	0	5	0	39
2012	15	5	0	4	1	0	1	0	26
2013	12	4	0	4	0	0	5	0	25
2014	18	3	0	6	0	0	4	0	31
2015	13	4	0	5	0	0	3	0	25
2016	12	3	0	6	1	1	3	0	26
2017	18	6	0	4	1	0	3	0	32
2018	18	6	0	5	2	0	7	0	38
2019	23	10	0	4	0	0	6	0	43
2020	22	11	1	5	1	0	5	0	45
2021	21	14	1	6	2	0	2	0	46
2022	17	13	1	3	2	0	2	0	38
2023	12	14	0	2	0	0	1	0	29
2024	13	15	0	8	0	0	4	0	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wells Alternative Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	52	11.2	4.6	n/a
1992	56	12.2	4.5	n/a
1993	50	9.3	5.4	86
1994	52	10.7	4.9	86.5
1995	61	9.0	6.8	1.6
1996	61	9.0	6.8	1.6
1997	73	8.7	8.4	1.4
1998	75	8.5	8.8	85.3
1999	77	9.3	8.3	87
2000	101	17.0	5.9	75.2
2001	104	15.0	6.9	80.8
2002	90	15.0	6.0	90
2003	90	15.0	6.0	90
2004	79	16.0	4.9	86.1
2005	77	14.1	5.5	85.5
2006	80	14.5	5.5	93.4
2008	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
2009	0	10.0	n/a	n/a
2010	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2011	39	12.0	3.2	87.2
2012	26	12.6	2.0	88.5
2013	25	10.8	2.3	84
2014	31	10.1	3.0	90.3
2015	25	10.0	2.5	88
2016	26	8.0	3.2	92.3
2017	32	7.2	4.4	81.3
2018	38	9.1	4.1	76.3
2019	43	10.5	4.0	86
2020	45	10.0	4.5	86.7
2021	46	10.0	4.5	91.3
2022	38	10.3	3.6	86.8
2023	29	9.0	3.2	89.7
2024	40	9.0	4.4	92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wells Alternative Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	52	11.2	4.6	n/a
1992	56	12.2	4.5	n/a
1993	50	9.3	5.4	86
1994	52	10.7	4.9	86.5
1995	61	9.0	6.8	1.6
1996	61	9.0	6.8	1.6
1997	73	8.7	8.4	1.4
1998	75	8.5	8.8	85.3
1999	77	9.3	8.3	87
2000	101	17.0	5.9	75.2
2001	104	15.0	6.9	80.8
2002	90	15.0	6.0	90
2003	90	15.0	6.0	90
2004	79	16.0	4.9	86.1
2005	77	14.1	5.5	85.5
2006	80	14.5	5.5	93.4
2008	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
2009	0	10.0	n/a	n/a
2010	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2011	39	12.0	3.2	87.2
2012	26	12.6	2.0	88.5
2013	25	10.8	2.3	84
2014	31	10.1	3.0	90.3
2015	25	10.0	2.5	88
2016	26	8.0	3.2	92.3
2017	32	7.2	4.4	81.3
2018	38	9.1	4.1	76.3
2019	43	10.5	4.0	86
2020	45	10.0	4.5	86.7
2021	46	10.0	4.5	91.3
2022	38	10.3	3.6	86.8
2023	29	9.0	3.2	89.7
2024	40	9.0	4.4	92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wells Alternative Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$39,079 (59.8%)	$26,297 (40.2%)	$65,376

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells Alternative Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 367^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 362^nd of 362 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Alternative Middle School)	4.8	0	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)	21	18.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wells Alternative Middle School)	4.8	0	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)	17.3	12	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	28	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Alternative Middle School)	0	0
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)	20.7	18.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wells Alternative Middle School)	0	0
7th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)	14.4	13	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Alternative Middle School)	5.9	0	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)	15.1	11.9	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.2	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wells Alternative Middle School)	0	0
8th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)	13.3	9.6	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	20.3	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Wells Alternative Middle School)	0	0
8th Grade Science (Wichita)	18.1	12.5	5.5%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.8	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	43	29	32.6%
African American	10	14	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	12	47.8%
Two or More Races	6	1	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	89.7%	3.6%

Schools Near Wells Alternative Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wells Alternative Middle School	Public	6-8	1221 E Galena Suite 373	Wichita	67216	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-7650	40	9	4.4	92.5%	13 (32.5%)	15 (37.5%)	8 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)								(n/a)	0.0			0.0				0.0			$65,376	$39,079	$26,297
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	3550 Ross Parkway	Wichita	67210	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	Yes	No	Yes	(316) 973-4300	499	39	12.6	92.6%	95 (19.0%)	97 (19.4%)	237 (47.5%)	37 (7.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.2%)	12.8	337^th of 362 public middle schools	6.9%		6.9	361^st of 362 public middle schools	0.3%	24	18.4	14.9	8.0	13.6	12.6	13.4	1.6	9.2	7.5	7.5	$13,468	$3,586	$9,882
Mead Middle School	Public	6-8	2601 E Skinner	Wichita	67211	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-8500	500	40	12.5	94.2%	105 (21.0%)	111 (22.2%)	220 (44.0%)	20 (4.0%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (6.8%)	8.5	353^rd of 362 public middle schools	2.5%		8.6	350^th of 362 public middle schools	3.3%	3	11.3	10.2	7.4	9.4	5.6	5.8	4.2	5.1	6.9	6.9	$12,346	$3,684	$8,662
Truesdell Middle School	Public	6-8	2464 S Glenn	Wichita	67217	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-3900	913	67	13.6	93.2%	368 (40.3%)	172 (18.8%)	275 (30.1%)	17 (1.9%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	66 (7.2%)	7.2	359^th of 362 public middle schools	0.8%		8.4	351^st of 362 public middle schools	3.0%	8	7.2	10.8	5.6	7.8	3.7	2.8	3.8	3.5	6.8	6.8	$10,748	$3,340	$7,408
Hamilton Middle School	Public	6-8	1407 S Broadway	Wichita	67211	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-5350	551	39	14.0	96.2%	138 (25.0%)	95 (17.2%)	267 (48.5%)	7 (1.3%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	6	361^st of 362 public middle schools	0.3%		7.1	360^th of 362 public middle schools	0.6%	1	6.7	8.4	2.7	5.9	1.9	4.0	1.1	2.3	7.6	7.6	$11,535	$4,189	$7,346
Curtis Middle School	Public	6-8	1031 S Edgemoor	Wichita	67218	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-7350	774	64	12.0	91.5%	131 (16.9%)	229 (29.6%)	265 (34.2%)	91 (11.8%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	48 (6.2%)	8.6	352^nd of 362 public middle schools	2.8%		8.8	348^th of 362 public middle schools	3.9%	4	9.1	11.9	9.1	10.0	4.4	6.9	3.9	5.0	5.1	5.1	$12,068	$3,936	$8,132
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	221 S Seneca	Wichita	67213	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	Yes	No	No	(316) 973-4800	535	35	15.4	72.3%	187 (35.0%)	102 (19.1%)	174 (32.5%)	24 (4.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.9%)	55.4	124^th of 362 public middle schools	65.7%		59.4	108^th of 362 public middle schools	70.2%	16	29.0	35.5	26.2	30.4	25.1	28.4	36.5	29.9	26.8	26.8	$10,293	$2,310	$7,983
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	207 S Sheridan	Wichita	67213	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	Yes	No	Yes	(316) 973-5800	596	42	14.1	76.0%	230 (38.6%)	62 (10.4%)	254 (42.6%)	9 (1.5%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.7%)	15.7	329^th of 362 public middle schools	9.1%		21	308^th of 362 public middle schools	14.9%	21	13.5	19.9	14.3	15.9	8.6	9.0	6.2	8.0	13.3	13.3	$9,925	$2,402	$7,523
Robinson Middle School	Public	6-8	328 N Oliver	Wichita	67208	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-8600	693	56	12.4	62.3%	260 (37.5%)	157 (22.7%)	118 (17.0%)	88 (12.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (9.1%)	74.1	62^nd of 362 public middle schools	82.9%		64	92^nd of 362 public middle schools	74.6%	30	43.8	41.4	36.2	40.4	42.4	37.8	29.8	36.5	29.8	29.8	$10,106	$2,994	$7,112
Haysville Middle School	Public	6-8	900 W Grand	Haysville	67060	Sedgwick County	Haysville	No	No	No	No	(316) 554-2251	737	53	14.0	61.2%	511 (69.3%)	14 (1.9%)	130 (17.6%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (9.8%)	20.2	316^th of 362 public middle schools	12.7%		18.1	326^th of 362 public middle schools	9.9%	10	21.4	17.1	14.2	17.8	20.9	15.5	8.0	15.2	10.3	10.3	$9,790	$2,653	$7,137

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