Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Basehor-linwood Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basehor-linwood Middle School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Basehor-linwood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basehor-linwood Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basehor-linwood Middle School's ranking?
Basehor-linwood Middle School is ranked #361 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Basehor-linwood Middle School often compared to?
Basehor-linwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lansing Middle 6-8, Pleasant Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Basehor-linwood Middle School?
670 students attend Basehor-linwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Basehor-linwood Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basehor-linwood Middle School?
Basehor-linwood Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Basehor-linwood Middle School offer ?
Basehor-linwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basehor-linwood Middle School part of?
Basehor-linwood Middle School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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