Serving 603 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- 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 603 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 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 0.46, 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
13%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
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 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?
603 students attend Lansing Middle 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lansing Middle 6-8 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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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