Lawrence South Middle School
Tel:
(785) 832-5450
- Lawrence South Middle School serves 611 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lawrence South Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lawrence South Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lawrence South Middle School's student population of 611 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lawrence South Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lawrence South Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #915 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 20% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 60% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Lawrence South Middle School is Lawrence Virtual School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Broken Arrow Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrence Broken Arrow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 296 students
0.0 miles
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600 0.0 K-5 296 - Lawrence Lawrence Virtual School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,085 student
0.8 miles
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620 0.8 K-12 1,085 - Lawrence Schwegler Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
1.0 miles
2201 Ousdahl Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5860 1.0 K-5 384 - Lawrence Lawrence High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,614 student
1.1 miles
1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050 1.1 9-12 1,614 - Lawrence Cordley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 241 students
1.2 miles
1837 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5640 1.2 K-5 241
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