Lowther North Intermediate School 6th serves 265 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was equal to the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)87%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
50%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Lowther North Intermediate School 6th?
265 students attend Lowther North Intermediate School 6th.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lowther North Intermediate School 6th students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowther North Intermediate School 6th?
Lowther North Intermediate School 6th has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowther North Intermediate School 6th offer ?
Lowther North Intermediate School 6th offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Lowther North Intermediate School 6th part of?
Lowther North Intermediate School 6th is part of Emporia School District.
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