Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Lansing Middle 6-8 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 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lansing Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Lansing school district and encompasses approximately 50.7 square miles. Generally located in Lansing, KS, families can expect a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lansing Middle 6-8's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lansing Middle 6-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansing Middle 6-8 is 0.49, 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
#437 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Lansing Middle 6-8's ranking?
Lansing Middle 6-8 is ranked #437 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lansing Middle 6-8 often compared to?
Lansing Middle 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Ridge Middle School, Basehor-linwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lansing Middle 6-8?
580 students attend Lansing Middle 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lansing Middle 6-8 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lansing Middle 6-8?
Lansing Middle 6-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lansing Middle 6-8 offer ?
Lansing Middle 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lansing Middle 6-8 part of?
Lansing Middle 6-8 is part of Lansing School District.
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