Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Lansing Middle 6-8 ranks in the top 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 31% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 29% 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: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lansing Middle 6-8's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansing Middle 6-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansing Middle 6-8 is 0.48, 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
#468 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
7%
7%
White
71%
62%
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
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing Middle 6-8's ranking?
Lansing Middle 6-8 is ranked #468 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lansing Middle 6-8 often compared to?
Lansing Middle 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Ridge Middle School, Basehor-linwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lansing Middle 6-8?
635 students attend Lansing Middle 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lansing Middle 6-8 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing Middle 6-8?
Lansing Middle 6-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lansing Middle 6-8 offer ?
Lansing Middle 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lansing Middle 6-8 part of?
Lansing Middle 6-8 is part of Lansing School District.
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