Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrence Southwest Middle School serves the northwest part of Lawrence, KS, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Southwest Middle School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawrence Southwest Middle School 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 Lawrence Southwest Middle School is 0.50, 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
#469 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Lawrence Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is ranked #469 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billy Mills Middle School, Lawrence West Middle School, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
641 students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lawrence Southwest Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Southwest Middle School offer ?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Southwest Middle School part of?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
School Reviews
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