WELLS ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wells Alternative Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 38 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Wells Alternative Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wells Alternative Middle School, located in Wichita, Kansas, operates under the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). As an alternative learning environment, the school is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. It focuses on providing academic interventions and behavioral support to help students overcome challenges, improve their engagement with their studies, and successfully transition back to a comprehensive school environment or progress toward high school.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more personalized classroom structure that allows for closer monitoring of student progress and individual needs. By offering a curriculum tailored to students who require more flexibility or unique support systems, Wells Alternative aims to bridge academic gaps and foster a positive school culture. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to maintain educational continuity and achieve their long-term academic goals.

For more information, contact Wells Alternative Middle School at (316) 973-7650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.