Serving 578 students in grades 7-8, Shawnee Heights 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 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawnee Heights Middle School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Heights Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
6%
6%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Heights Middle School's ranking?
Shawnee Heights Middle School is ranked #923 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Shawnee Heights Middle School often compared to?
Shawnee Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural Middle School, Marjorie French Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Middle School?
578 students attend Shawnee Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shawnee Heights Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Heights Middle School?
Shawnee Heights Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Heights Middle School offer ?
Shawnee Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shawnee Heights Middle School part of?
Shawnee Heights Middle School is part of Shawnee Heights School District.
School Reviews
1 12/18/2020
This school has declined so much since two years ago. The teachers are targeting and rude. Do not attend if you do not live in Tecumseh.
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