How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lawrence West Middle School | Perry-Lecompton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Perry, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 648 | 234 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.3% | 32.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lawrence West Middle School | Perry-Lecompton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,176 | $13,955 |
| District | Lawrence Public Schools | Perry Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lawrence West Middle School | Perry-Lecompton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 84.2% |
| African American | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 6.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lawrence West Middle School | Perry-Lecompton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 610:1 | 229:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.1% | 16.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 44 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.