Jardine Technology Middle Magnet

www.usd259.org

516 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jardine Technology Middle Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized public school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, its curriculum is uniquely structured around a technology-integrated framework, designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The school focuses on blending core academic standards with hands-on technological applications, providing students with opportunities to engage in project-based learning that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy.

Beyond its academic focus on technology, Jardine serves as a diverse middle school community that prioritizes personal growth and student engagement. By leveraging its magnet status, the school often offers unique resources and specialized elective courses that might not be available at traditional neighborhood schools. Located on Ross Parkway, the school acts as a hub for students across the district who are interested in exploring STEM-related fields early in their education, fostering an environment where innovation and collaborative learning are central to the student experience.

516

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jardine Technology Middle Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	252
Black	98
Asian	41
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
252 (48.8 %)
Black
98 (19.0 %)
White
90 (17.4 %)
Asian
41 (7.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-4300
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 170

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 184

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jardine Technology Middle Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	170
Grade 7	162
Grade 8	184

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jardine Technology Middle Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	46.7%
Male	275	53.3%

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