Middle Schools in Leavenworth

The two middle schools located in Leavenworth, Kansas, Richard Warren Intermediate School and Richard Warren Middle School, are both underperforming compared to the Leavenworth district and Kansas state averages. The data reveals consistently low academic proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels at these schools.

Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Leavenworth district and Kansas state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Richard Warren Intermediate School had only 18.19% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Leavenworth district average of 20.24% and the Kansas state average of 33.55%. The mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, with Richard Warren Intermediate School at 8.52% and Richard Warren Middle School at 3.29%, compared to the Leavenworth district average of 13.29% and the Kansas state average of 31.6%.

Additionally, both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Richard Warren Intermediate School at 65.9% and Richard Warren Middle School at 61.38% for the 2022-2023 school year. These rates are significantly higher than the state average, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students in these schools. Addressing the underlying issues and implementing effective strategies to improve student learning and achievement should be a priority for the Leavenworth school district.