Lowther North Intermediate School 6th (Closed 2012)
Lowther North Intermediate School 6th served 265 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was equal to the Kansas state average of 87%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)87%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
3%
7%
White
40%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
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