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Louisburg Middle School vs. Paola Middle School

Should you attend Louisburg Middle School or Paola Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Louisburg Middle School
505 E. Amity
Louisburg, KS 66053
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Paola Middle School
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Louisburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Louisburg Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Paola 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 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
370 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Louisburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paola Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Louisburg Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paola Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Louisburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paola Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Louisburg School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paola Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paola School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#273 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#708 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Louisburg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paola Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in KS)
29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louisburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Louisburg School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paola Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paola School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louisburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Louisburg School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paola Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paola School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louisburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Louisburg School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paola Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Paola School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Louisburg Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paola Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
123
147
Grade 7 Students
134
149
Grade 8 Students
113
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Louisburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Louisburg School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paola Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paola School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Louisburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Louisburg School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paola Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paola School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Louisburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Louisburg School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paola Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paola School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Louisburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Louisburg School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paola Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paola School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Louisburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Louisburg School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paola Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paola School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Louisburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Louisburg School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paola Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paola School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Louisburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Louisburg School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paola Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paola School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Louisburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Louisburg School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paola Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paola School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Louisburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Louisburg School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paola Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paola School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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