Best Schools in North Central, Wichita, KS
North Central, Wichita, KS has 17 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 4 elementary) serving 14,183 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in North Central underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Central, Wichita, KS
The top high schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
3. Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students
4. South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1632 Students
5. Southeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
6. Wichita Alternative High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Central, Wichita, KS
The top middle schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilbur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
2. Pleasant Valley Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
3. Stucky Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
4. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
5. Coleman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
6. Truesdell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Central, Wichita, KS
The top elementary schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L'ouverture Computer Technology Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
2. Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
3. Spaght Multimedia Magnet
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
4. Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne
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Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Central, Wichita, KS
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Central, Wichita, KS has a total population of 3,971 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Central, Wichita, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Central, Wichita, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
69.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
19.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Central, Wichita, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Central, Wichita, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Central, Wichita, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Central, Wichita, KS
How many schools are in North Central, Wichita, KS?
North Central, Wichita, KS has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 14,183 students in total.
How do schools in North Central perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in North Central score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in North Central underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Central?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations