How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mead Middle School | Wells Alternative Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 678 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 3.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.1% | 91.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mead Middle School | Wells Alternative Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,549 | $15,549 |
| District | Wichita Public Schools | Wichita Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mead Middle School | Wells Alternative Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.9% | 36.1% |
| African American | 24.2% | 27.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.9% | 16.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 16.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mead Middle School | Wells Alternative Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 274:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.9% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 273 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.