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Wichita


At a glance
245thof 264 Kansas districts▲ 7
Better than 7% of Kansas districts
903 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
·(316) 973-4000·All Kansas district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 7.2% of districts
81
Schools
45,435
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedBostic Traditional Magnet Elementary65th of 656 Kansas elementary schools
Biggest riser
McCollom Elementary up 92 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Griffith Elementary 11.6 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Bryant Opportunity Academy
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Wichita school district encompasses 87 schools, including 58 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces some challenges, but also has several standout schools that are performing exceptionally well.

Among the high-performing schools in the district are Northwest High School, which ranks 200th out of 332 Kansas high schools and is rated 2 out of 5 stars, with strong academic performance. Robinson Middle School also stands out, ranking 117th out of 363 Kansas middle schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars, with exceptional performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the elementary level, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary ranks 65th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and is rated 5 out of 5 stars, with outstanding results in both subject areas.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district, with a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. The district's alternative and special education schools also struggle, with the lowest academic proficiency rates and the highest per-student spending. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities will be crucial for the Wichita school district to drive student success across the board.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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