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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 89% | 84% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 87% | 87% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emporia School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lowther North Intermediate School 6th is Emporia High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is W A White Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emporia W A White Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 291 students
0.5 miles
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294 0.5 PK-8 291 - Emporia Walnut Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
0.5 miles
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288 0.5 PK-5 306 - Emporia Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.8 miles
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276 0.8 PK-5 456 - Emporia Logan Ave Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 299 students
1.2 miles
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264 1.2 PK-5 299 - Emporia Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
1.6 miles
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282 1.6 PK-5 445
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