Chisholm Middle School vs Santa Fe 5/6 Center
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students
| Measure | Chisholm Middle School Newton, Kansas | Santa Fe 5/6 Center Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 205 | #146 of 205 |
| National rank | #12648 of 15,369 | #12248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 422 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe 5/6 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 26.1).
- •Santa Fe 5/6 Center does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Santa Fe 5/6 Center does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 64.8%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Santa Fe 5/6 Center is the larger school with 440 students compared with 422.
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 Chisholm Middle School better than Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe 5/6 Center ranks higher (28.3 vs 26.1 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 Chisholm Middle School and Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Middle School: 422. Santa Fe 5/6 Center: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Middle School and Santa Fe 5/6 Center rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Middle School is 159th of 205 and Santa Fe 5/6 Center is 146th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).