Lawrence West Middle School

www.usd497.org

648 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lawrence West Middle School, located at 2700 Harvard Road in Lawrence, Kansas, serves as a core educational institution within the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, providing a bridge between elementary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and community engagement, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, which prioritizes student-centered instruction, equity, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the district, Lawrence West provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to promote a well-rounded student experience. For families and community members, the school serves as a hub for academic and social development, with ongoing information and district updates available through the official USD 497 website.

648

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	73
Black	42
Asian	13
Two or More	86
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
426 (65.7%)
Two or More
86 (13.3%)
Hispanic
73 (11.3%)
Black
42 (6.5%)
Asian
13 (2.0%)
American Indian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5500
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 208

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 216