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Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrence, KS, serving grades 6–8, rated B, with 641 students and a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
641
Students per teacher
15.6:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White69%
Two or more races12%
Hispanic9%
Asian5%
Black4%
Native American1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
25%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-2.3%
Prior-year enrollment
656

Homes assigned to this school

6,255 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Southwest Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
2511 Inverness Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
Phone
(785) 832-5550
Website
usd497.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
200840000876
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School district

Lawrence Public Schools

District rating
B-
Schools
18
Students
10,443
Spending per student
$12,904
Teachers (FTE)
724
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Southwest Middle School

How is Southwest Middle School rated?

Southwest Middle School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Lawrence Public Schools is rated B- overall.

What grades does Southwest Middle School serve?

Southwest Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Southwest Middle School?

641 students attend Southwest Middle School, down from 656 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Southwest Middle School?

TopHap matches 6,255 residential properties to Southwest Middle School in and around Lawrence. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Southwest Middle School in?

Southwest Middle School is part of Lawrence Public Schools, which reports 18 schools, 10,443 students and $12,904 of spending per student.