Serving 879 students in grades 7-8, Indian Hills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Hills Middle serves the eastern part of Prairie Village, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Indian Hills Middle School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Indian Hills Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Hills Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Hills Middle School's ranking?
Indian Hills Middle School is ranked #189 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Indian Hills Middle School often compared to?
Indian Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hocker Grove Middle School, Trailridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Indian Hills Middle School?
879 students attend Indian Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Indian Hills Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Hills Middle School?
Indian Hills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indian Hills Middle School offer ?
Indian Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Hills Middle School part of?
Indian Hills Middle School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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