Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, Basehor-linwood Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basehor-linwood Middle School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basehor-linwood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basehor-linwood Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basehor-linwood Middle School's ranking?
Basehor-linwood Middle School is ranked #361 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Basehor-linwood Middle School often compared to?
Basehor-linwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Ridge Middle School, Lansing Middle 6-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Basehor-linwood Middle School?
660 students attend Basehor-linwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Basehor-linwood Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basehor-linwood Middle School?
Basehor-linwood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Basehor-linwood Middle School offer ?
Basehor-linwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Basehor-linwood Middle School part of?
Basehor-linwood Middle School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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