Lawrence Southwest Middle School

2511 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 621 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lawrence Southwest Middle School's student population of 621 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
621 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Southwest Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#503 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
28%
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39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
73%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawrence Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is ranked #503 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billy Mills Middle School, Lawrence West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
621 students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lawrence Southwest Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Southwest Middle School offer ?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence Southwest Middle School part of?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.

School Reviews

1   10/6/2021
Gave me tons of anxiety and a racist teacher got suspended, but people are still saying he's their favorite. He also said trauma sent real.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maggie

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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