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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


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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Student/teacher ratio:  3.2 Help
Number of students:  29

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.3%
White:
41.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wichita:

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita 252nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 0.02 355th 355 0.0%
2015 2.68 367th 368 0.3%
2018 2.19 349th 350 0.3%
2019 3.34 367th 368 0.3%
2021 5.38 365th 367 0.5%
2022 3.72 368th 368 0.0%
2023 2.29 362nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.49 131st 132 0.8%
2019 28.46 130th 157 17.2%
2021 32.20 122nd 160 23.8%
2022 17.13 170th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.67 270th 270 0.0%
2021 12.77 270th 275 1.8%
2022 6.65 270th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.49 131st 132 0.8%
2019 28.46 130th 157 17.2%
2021 32.20 122nd 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 301st 301 0.0%
2021 5.88 305th 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.

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wells Alternative Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 367th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 362nd 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)4.80
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2118.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wells Alternative Middle School)4.80
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.312
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.928
 3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Alternative Middle School)00
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)20.718.5
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wells Alternative Middle School)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)14.413
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Alternative Middle School)5.90
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)15.111.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.2
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wells Alternative Middle School)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)13.39.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.920.3
 5.6%
8th Grade Science (Wells Alternative Middle School)00
   8th Grade Science (Wichita)18.112.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.8
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4329
 32.6%
African American1014
 40%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White2312
 47.8%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%89.7%
 3.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wells Alternative Middle School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 29 students attended Wells Alternative Middle School.

Students at Wells Alternative Middle School are 48% African American, 41% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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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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