Chisholm Middle School

www.usd373.org

489 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Chisholm Middle School, located at 900 E. First in Newton, Kansas, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Newton Unified School District (USD 373). The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore personal interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Chisholm Middle School actively promotes a sense of community and school spirit. The institution typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and student clubs, which allow students to build leadership skills and form strong connections with their peers. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, Chisholm Middle School strives to create a supportive foundation that empowers its students to become engaged and responsible members of the broader Newton community.

489

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chisholm Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	137
Black	12
Asian	9
Two or More	27

White
304 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
137 (28.0 %)
Two or More
27 (5.5 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton
Phone:	(316)284-6260
Website:	http://www.usd373.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 260

Grade 8 229