How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Lawrence Virtual School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Lawrence, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 641 | 543 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.3% | — |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Lawrence Virtual School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.6% | 64.3% |
| African American | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 15.8% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 10.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Lawrence Virtual School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 320.5:1 | 543:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | 1.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.