Mead Middle School

www.usd259.org

543 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mead Middle School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated at 2601 E Skinner, the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding community, focusing on the middle school transition years. As a member of the state’s largest school district, Mead Middle School operates within a broad educational framework designed to support academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and social development for early adolescents.

The school is committed to the mission of USD 259, which emphasizes preparing students for college and career readiness through a comprehensive curriculum. Students at Mead have access to a variety of resources, including specialized programs, athletic activities, and support services aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. For more detailed information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, and current academic initiatives, families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org).

543

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

119.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mead Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	249
Black	120
Asian	22
Two or More	27
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
249 (45.9 %)
Black
120 (22.1 %)
White
117 (21.5 %)
Two or More
27 (5.0 %)
Asian
22 (4.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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)973-8500
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 189

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mead Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	156
Grade 7	198
Grade 8	189

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mead Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	45.7%
Male	295	54.3%

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