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Chisholm Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

293^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 19% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Chisholm Middle School is a public middle school located in Newton, Kansas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 452 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Chisholm Middle School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade, with proficiency rates around 20-23% in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 40.29% and 37.57%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, Chisholm Middle School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 28.5% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state average.

Comparing Chisholm Middle School to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Hesston Middle and Remington Middle School, suggests that increased funding and resources could potentially help the school address these challenges and improve student outcomes. While Chisholm Middle School's per-student spending is lower than some of its peers, the school's struggles are likely multifaceted and may require a comprehensive approach to support student learning and achievement.

422

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,164

Per pupil spending ?

62.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114

(316) 284-6260

District: Newton

Students who attend Chisholm Middle School usually attend:

High:

Newton Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.8%

Hispanic:

31.0%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 23rd percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (28% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 20% Kansas)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg30%

Kansas avg42%

293^rd of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

243^rd of 264Newton among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	293 of 363	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.7	313 of 362	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.3	297 of 362	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.8	263 of 368	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.1	234 of 367	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.9	281 of 368	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.5	250 of 350	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.2	283 of 358	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	24.4	282 of 343	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.6	285 of 368	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	48.3	230 of 355	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.8	193 of 342	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	23.6	142 of 160	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.9	132 of 157	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.3	90 of 132	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	55.6	12 of 58	79.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	46.4	154 of 313	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.9	235 of 294	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.5	212 of 275	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	30.4	35 of 39	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	6.9	40 of 42	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.6	31 of 31	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	87 of 135	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.1	104 of 144	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.6	103 of 140	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.6	88 of 138	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.2	62 of 135	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.1	80 of 128	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.0	72 of 114	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	26.3	226 of 285	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.4	254 of 296	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.4	263 of 300	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.6	173 of 270	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.4	167 of 275	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.1	232 of 270	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.7	183 of 255	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	33.2	223 of 308	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.9	213 of 301	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.5	188 of 280	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	53 of 91	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.7	70 of 88	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.4	63 of 83	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.1	63 of 79	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	31.3	122 of 177	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.2	124 of 164	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.6	145 of 178	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.1	153 of 171	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.6	142 of 160	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.9	132 of 157	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.3	90 of 132	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	23.6	286 of 349	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.7	321 of 347	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	24.7	289 of 349	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.1	249 of 349	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.7	206 of 349	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.7	265 of 344	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	228 of 333	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2019)79th percentile+56 vs school

Female (2021)51st percentile+15 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)42nd percentile+22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)36th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2025)31st percentile+12 vs school

Male (2021)28th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)21st percentile~ school

White (2025)18th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)11th percentile-25 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2021)10th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science34%-8 vs state

English Language Arts29%-15 vs state

Mathematics22%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)						KAP Mathematics (2025)						KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chisholm Middle School	Public	7-8	900 E. First	Newton	67114	Harvey County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(316) 284-6260	422	36	11.6	62.8%	248 (58.8%)	8 (1.9%)	131 (31.0%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	25.3	293^rd of 363 public middle schools	19.3%		20.7	313^th of 362 public middle schools	13.5%	20				34.6	23.6	29.2				22.1	22.2	22.1		33.7	33.7	$12,164	$1,849	$10,315
Santa Fe 5/6 Center	Public	5-6	130 W. Broadway	Newton	67114	Harvey County	Newton	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 284-6270	440	34	13.1	64.8%	264 (60.0%)	10 (2.3%)	129 (29.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)								(n/a)		31.1	28.0			29.5		25.1	25.1			25.1	38.4		38.4	$9,100	$1,265	$7,836
Hesston Middle	Public	5-8	100 N Ridge Road	Hesston	67062	Harvey County	Hesston	No	No	No	No	(620) 327-7111	273	16	16.8	25.6%	232 (85.0%)	7 (2.6%)	26 (9.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	89.5	27^th of 363 public middle schools	92.6%		87.3	26^th of 362 public middle schools	92.8%	1		63.2	64.6	62.7	62.5	63.2		60.3	50.8	67.2	70.8	62.5	69.1	58.3	63.6	$12,089	$643	$11,446
Halstead Middle School	Public	4-8	221 West 6th Street	Halstead	67056	Harvey County	Halstead	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 835-2694	346	26	13.5	45.4%	282 (81.5%)	5 (1.4%)	39 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	55.7	142^nd of 363 public middle schools	60.9%		49.8	151^st of 362 public middle schools	58.3%	9	50.9	60.8	40.3	42.6	38.6	46.4	43.6	54.0	46.0	37.3	45.4	44.8	60.0	45.5	53.2	$12,099	$956	$11,142
Remington Middle School	Public	5-8	316 E Topeka	Whitewater	67154	Butler County	Remington-Whitewater	No	No	No	No	(316) 799-2131	151	11	13.1	47.7%	129 (85.4%)	2 (1.3%)	11 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	61.7	113^th of 363 public middle schools	68.9%		57.1	117^th of 362 public middle schools	67.7%	4		43.8	38.6	42.9	51.3	43.9		43.7	47.7	31.4	51.3	43.9	81.3	54.1	66.7	$13,868	$847	$13,021
Valley Center Middle School	Public	6-8	800 N. Meridian	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	No	No	(316) 755-7060	802	53	15.1	44.3%	591 (73.7%)	19 (2.4%)	131 (16.3%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.4%)	54.3	149^th of 363 public middle schools	59.0%		51.2	148^th of 362 public middle schools	59.1%	1			48.8	44.0	45.9	46.2			40.8	40.7	32.0	37.8		37.2	37.2	$11,232	$842	$10,391
Moundridge Middle	Public	4-8	530 E. Cole	Moundridge	67107	McPherson County	Moundridge	No	No	No	No	(620) 345-5500	170	15	11.4	48.8%	159 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	41	209^th of 363 public middle schools	42.4%		43.5	179^th of 362 public middle schools	50.6%	30	41.4	55.9	34.2	38.9	34.4	40.8	37.9	50.0	31.6	36.1	34.4	37.9	58.8	40.6	50.0	$13,228	$2,066	$11,163
Stucky Middle School	Public	6-8	4545 N Broadview Circle	Wichita	67220	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-8400	518	41	12.6	73.2%	175 (33.8%)	191 (36.9%)	74 (14.3%)	14 (2.7%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	55 (10.6%)	11.6	336^th of 363 public middle schools	7.4%		20	317^th of 362 public middle schools	12.4%	19			21.9	26.1	21.2	23.0			17.6	13.5	16.9	16.0		20.6	20.6	$16,872	$2,132	$14,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Chisholm Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Chisholm Middle School?

Students at Chisholm Middle School are 59% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Chisholm Middle School attend?

Students who attend Chisholm Middle School usually go on to attend Newton Senior High

How many students attend Chisholm Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Chisholm Middle School.

What district is Chisholm Middle School in?

Newton

Is Chisholm Middle School a good school?

Chisholm Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Kansas middle schools.

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