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Griffith Elementary School vs. Mead Middle School

Should you attend Griffith Elementary School or Mead Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Griffith Elementary School
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mead Middle School
2601 E Skinner
Wichita, KS 67211
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Griffith 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 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Mead Middle 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 4% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
424 students
500 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Griffith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mead Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Griffith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mead Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Griffith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mead Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mead Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1067 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1265 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Griffith Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mead Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
4%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Griffith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mead Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Griffith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mead Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Griffith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mead Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Griffith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mead Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
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Kindergarten Students
61
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Grade 1 Students
56
-
Grade 2 Students
57
-
Grade 3 Students
64
-
Grade 4 Students
81
-
Grade 5 Students
66
-
Grade 6 Students
-
148
Grade 7 Students
-
157
Grade 8 Students
-
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Griffith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Griffith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Griffith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Griffith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Griffith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Griffith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Griffith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mead Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Griffith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mead Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Griffith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mead Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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