Serving 430 students in grades 6-8, Landon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Landon Middle School serves the northwest part of Topeka, KS, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Landon Middle School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Landon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Landon Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#868 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landon Middle School's ranking?
Landon Middle School is ranked #868 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Landon Middle School often compared to?
Landon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Middle School, Eisenhower Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Landon Middle School?
430 students attend Landon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Landon Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Landon Middle School?
Landon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Landon Middle School offer ?
Landon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Landon Middle School part of?
Landon Middle School is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Landon Middle School located?
Landon Middle School is located in the West Southwest 2 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in West Southwest 2.
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