Lawrence West Middle School
#62 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#8631 of 15,369 nationally
About Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence West Middle School is a public middle located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 648 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 62nd of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 648.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Lawrence West Middle School ranks 11th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawrence West Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawrence West Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 266 m away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 825 m away
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 1.9 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.6 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 2.8 km away
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 2.9 km away
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students · 3.0 km away
Cordley Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 3.1 km away
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 3.2 km away
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Maize Intermediate School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 5–6
651 students
Andover Central Middle School
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Monticello Trails Middle School
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
Maize Middle School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence West Middle School a good school?
Lawrence West Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 45.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #62 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawrence West Middle School rank in Kansas?
Lawrence West Middle School ranks #62 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #8631 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawrence West Middle School?
Lawrence West Middle School had 648 students in 2025.
Is Lawrence West Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Lawrence West Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawrence West Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawrence West Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.