Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne's student population of 299 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1239 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
65%
7%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne's ranking?
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne is ranked #1239 out of 1,280 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne?
299 students attend Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne?
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne offer ?
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne part of?
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne is part of Wichita School District.
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