Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Billy Mills 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrence South Middle School serves the eastern part of Lawrence, KS, covering an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billy Mills Middle School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering future-ready learners.
School Rankings
Billy Mills 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 Billy Mills Middle School is 0.64, 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
#945 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Riverhawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billy Mills Middle School's ranking?
Billy Mills Middle School is ranked #945 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Billy Mills Middle School often compared to?
Billy Mills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Southwest Middle School, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School, Lawrence West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Billy Mills Middle School?
494 students attend Billy Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Billy Mills Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Billy Mills Middle School?
Billy Mills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Billy Mills Middle School offer ?
Billy Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billy Mills Middle School part of?
Billy Mills Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
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