Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
16%
6%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School?
334 students attend Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School?
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School part of?
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School located?
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School is located in the La Placita Park neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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