Best Schools in Southwest, Wichita, KS
Southwest, Wichita, KS has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,912 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Southwest underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest, Wichita, KS
The top high schools in Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1632 Students
2. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest, Wichita, KS
The top middle schools in Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
2. Truesdell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest, Wichita, KS
The top elementary schools in Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Anne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anne Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 149 Students
2. Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
3. Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
4. Woodman Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
5. Stanley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
6. Enterprise Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wichita • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest, Wichita, KS
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest, Wichita, KS has a total population of 12,736 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest, 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 Southwest, Wichita, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest, Wichita, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest, 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 Southwest, Wichita, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest, Wichita, KS
How many schools are in Southwest, Wichita, KS?
Southwest, Wichita, KS has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,912 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Southwest score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Southwest underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest?
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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