D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Lawrence West Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2700 Harvard Road, Lawrence, KS 66049
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Kansas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.45 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 6th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
686
Students
enrolled
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%6/100Students gain 0.45 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (+2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (+0 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White41%37%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts49th percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts56th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%27%reading +23 pts, math +11 pts82nd percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading +21 pts, math +17 pts85th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading +4 pts, math +0 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading +1 pts, math -6 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2700 Harvard Road
City Lawrence
ZIP Code 66049
District 2008400
NCES School ID 200840001377
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66049

Understanding the community around Lawrence West Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,539
Per Capita Income $48,855
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.0%
High School or Higher 96.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $335,400
Median Rent $1,126
Owner-Occupied 55.6%
Renter-Occupied 44.4%
View full data for ZIP 66049 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lawrence West Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.5%
Two or More Races 13.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Black 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 686
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lawrence West Middle School?
Lawrence West Middle School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lawrence West Middle School?
Lawrence West Middle School has 686 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Lawrence West Middle School serve?
Lawrence West Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lawrence West Middle School receive per student?
Lawrence West Middle School receives $13,764 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lawrence West Middle School in 66049 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,992
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,770
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
44.4%

Other Schools in 66049

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026