Summary:
The Shawnee Mission Public School district in Kansas is home to 5 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. Overall, the district appears to be performing above the state average, with all 5 schools ranking in the top half of Kansas middle schools.
The standout school in the district is Indian Hills Middle, which has consistently ranked among the top 1-4 middle schools in the state over the past 3 years and maintains a 5-star rating. Indian Hills Middle has significantly higher test scores compared to the district and state averages across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Indian Woods Middle also stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 30-36 middle schools in Kansas and maintaining a 5-star rating.
On the other hand, Westridge Middle and Hocker Grove Middle appear to be the lower-performing schools in the district, with rankings in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools and 3-star ratings. Their test scores are significantly below the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. The district serves a diverse population of students, as evidenced by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.
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