Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Southwest Middle School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence Southwest Middle School 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 Lawrence Southwest Middle School is 0.50, 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
#479 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is ranked #479 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billy Mills Middle School, Lawrence West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
641 students attend Lawrence Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lawrence Southwest Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Southwest Middle School offer ?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence Southwest Middle School part of?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
School Reviews
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