Serving 880 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- 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 880 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Hills Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Hills Middle School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
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 #251 out of 1,280 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
880 students attend Indian Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Indian Hills Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Indian Hills Middle School?
Indian Hills Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Indian Hills Middle School part of?
Indian Hills Middle School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District.
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