Chisholm Middle School
#159 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#12648 of 15,369 nationally
About Chisholm Middle School
Chisholm Middle School is a public middle located in Newton, in the Newton school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 422 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 159th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 422.
There are 8 schools in Newton; Chisholm Middle School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)13%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chisholm Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 13%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chisholm Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Slate Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students · 152 m away
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students · 1.6 km away
South Breeze Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students · 1.9 km away
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 2.8 km away
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students · 3.0 km away
Sunset Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
199 students · 3.0 km away
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 3.4 km away
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
273 students · 13 km away
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students · 13 km away
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
425 students
Richard Warren Middle School
Leavenworth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
427 students
Rock Creek Middle School
St. George · Public middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
Landon Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Maize South Intermediate School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 5–6
431 students
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chisholm Middle School a good school?
Chisholm Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 26.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #159 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chisholm Middle School rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Middle School ranks #159 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #12648 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chisholm Middle School?
Chisholm Middle School had 422 students in 2025.
Is Chisholm Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Chisholm Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chisholm Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chisholm Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.