Allison Traditional Magnet Middle

www.usd259.org

536 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized institution within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a "traditional magnet" school, it is designed to provide a structured and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, fundamental skills, and high standards of student conduct. The school’s curriculum is specifically crafted to foster discipline and academic excellence, catering to families who prefer a more structured pedagogical approach compared to traditional neighborhood schools.

Beyond its academic focus, Allison Traditional Magnet offers a community-oriented environment that prioritizes parent involvement and clear expectations for students. By integrating specialized learning opportunities with a commitment to traditional educational values, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond. As part of the larger USD 259 district, it utilizes the resources and systemic support of Wichita’s public school infrastructure while maintaining its distinct identity as a magnet program.

536

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	174
Black	109
Asian	26
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
174 (32.5%)
Hispanic
174 (32.5%)
Black
109 (20.3%)
Two or More
49 (9.1%)
Asian
26 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)973-4800
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 184

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 174

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	184
Grade 7	178
Grade 8	174

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	46.1%
Male	289	53.9%

Middle School 5th - 6th