Summary:
Landon Middle School is a public middle school in Topeka, Kansas, serving 457 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Topeka Public Schools district, which is ranked 245 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Landon Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Landon Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Landon's proficiency rates were 25.24% in ELA, 18.23% in Math, and 22.55% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.55%, 31.6%, and 32.28%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade, with proficiency rates around 20% in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 22.34% and 23.93%. Landon's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students performing in the bottom half or bottom third of Kansas middle schools.
Interestingly, the nearby Topeka Public Schools district schools, such as Chase Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School, also perform poorly, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. However, some schools outside the Topeka district, such as Jefferson West Middle and Shawnee Heights Middle, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level resources may be contributing to Landon's struggles. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be a significant factor, and the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive review of instructional practices and school culture presents an opportunity for improvement.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Topeka Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,534
Students who attend Landon Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Landon Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 421
Racial breakdown:
White:
40.9%
Hispanic:
40.9%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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African American:
7.1%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%
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