Brooks Magnet Middle School vs Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
Bel Aire · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Brooks Magnet Middle School Wichita, Kansas | Isely Traditional Magnet Elem Bel Aire, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 205 | #321 of 686 |
| National rank | #14563 of 15,369 | #26162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 578 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 38% |
| city | Wichita | Bel Aire |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isely Traditional Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 15.0).
- •Isely Traditional Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Isely Traditional Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Isely Traditional Magnet Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 85.6%).
- •Isely Traditional Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.6).
- •Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is the larger school with 621 students compared with 578.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brooks Magnet Middle School better than Isely Traditional Magnet Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Isely Traditional Magnet Elem ranks higher (48.5 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brooks Magnet Middle School and Isely Traditional Magnet Elem?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Bel Aire in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Magnet Middle School: 578. Isely Traditional Magnet Elem: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Magnet Middle School and Isely Traditional Magnet Elem rank in Kansas?
Brooks Magnet Middle School is 193rd of 205 and Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is 321st of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).