Serving 540 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shawnee Heights Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Tecumseh, KS, encompassing approximately 142.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawnee Heights Middle School's student population of 540 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Campus Size
47 acres
School Rankings
Shawnee Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Heights Middle School is 0.54, 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
#790 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Heights Middle School's ranking?
Shawnee Heights Middle School is ranked #790 out of 1,269 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
540 students attend Shawnee Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Shawnee Heights Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawnee Heights Middle School?
Shawnee Heights Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee Heights Middle School part of?
Shawnee Heights Middle School is part of Shawnee Heights School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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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