Allison Traditional Magnet Middle

www.usd259.org

557 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized institution within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a "traditional magnet" school, it is designed to provide a structured and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, fundamental skills, and high standards of student conduct. The school’s curriculum is specifically crafted to foster discipline and academic excellence, catering to families who prefer a more structured pedagogical approach compared to traditional neighborhood schools.

Beyond its academic focus, Allison Traditional Magnet offers a community-oriented environment that prioritizes parent involvement and clear expectations for students. By integrating specialized learning opportunities with a commitment to traditional educational values, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond. As part of the larger USD 259 district, it utilizes the resources and systemic support of Wichita’s public school infrastructure while maintaining its distinct identity as a magnet program.

557

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	175
Black	114
Asian	25
Two or More	40
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
196 (35.2 %)
Hispanic
175 (31.4 %)
Black
114 (20.5 %)
Two or More
40 (7.2 %)
Asian
25 (4.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-4800
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 199

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 167

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	199
Grade 7	191
Grade 8	167

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	47%
Male	295	53%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)