Landon Middle School

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 731 SW Fairlawn Rd
       Topeka, KS  66606


(785) 438-4220

District: Topeka Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,534 Help


Students who attend Landon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Topeka West High

Feeder schools for Landon Middle School:

Elementary:    Lowman Hill Elementary
    McCarter Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
Hispanic:
40.9%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Landon Middle School ranks worse than 62.2% of middle schools in Kansas. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Topeka Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.9%), White (40.9%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Landon Middle School is 12. 3 middle schools in the Topeka Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Landon Middle School is $11,534. 4 middle schools in the Topeka Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Landon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Landon Middle School 225th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Landon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Topeka Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Topeka Public Schools 245th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Landon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.65 217th 277 21.7%
2007 17.70 251st 286 12.2%
2008 17.83 261st 296 11.8%
2009 22.01 268th 307 12.7%
2010 17.46 286th 316 9.5%
2011 6.60 300th 320 6.3%
2012 15.60 314th 342 8.2%
2013 13.42 324th 355 8.7%
2015 38.98 238th 368 35.3%
2016 30.68 253rd 343 26.2%
2017 29.00 278th 358 22.3%
2018 43.91 190th 350 45.7%
2019 42.98 204th 368 44.6%
2021 36.39 245th 367 33.2%
2022 38.31 226th 368 38.6%
2023 38.20 217th 362 40.1%
2024 37.11 225th 362 37.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.92 42nd 64 34.4%
2019 67.73 17th 70 75.7%
2021 64.81 19th 79 75.9%
2022 59.78 25th 83 69.9%
2023 51.49 38th 90 57.8%
2024 37.70 55th 88 37.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.06 23rd 60 61.7%
2019 38.38 36th 58 37.9%
2021 32.23 53rd 56 5.4%
2022 28.86 53rd 60 11.7%
2023 34.47 44th 62 29.0%
2024 43.61 26th 65 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.72 107th 132 18.9%
2019 24.05 143rd 157 8.9%
2021 25.55 134th 160 16.3%
2022 36.32 106th 171 38.0%
2023 36.84 108th 178 39.3%
2024 25.66 135th 164 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.87 101st 255 60.4%
2019 46.73 134th 270 50.4%
2022 46.17 130th 270 51.9%
2023 41.97 166th 300 44.7%
2024 41.65 165th 296 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 142nd 275 48.4%
2019 45.84 153rd 294 48.0%
2021 47.22 146th 313 53.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.72 107th 132 18.9%
2019 24.05 143rd 157 8.9%
2021 25.55 134th 160 16.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.39 13th 42 69.0%
2021 31.53 34th 39 12.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 145th 280 48.2%
2019 37.86 190th 301 36.9%
2021 29.96 235th 308 23.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.04 42nd 57 26.3%
2019 28.26 51st 69 26.1%
2021 35.60 38th 65 41.5%
2022 38.29 39th 72 45.8%
2023 32.14 49th 73 32.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.28 46th 114 59.6%
2019 39.13 73rd 128 43.0%
2021 34.51 85th 135 37.0%
2022 44.40 58th 138 58.0%
2023 41.58 72nd 140 48.6%
2024 37.07 89th 144 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Landon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.54 63rd 333 81.1%
2019 69.33 68th 344 80.2%
2021 59.81 97th 349 72.2%
2022 54.12 120th 349 65.6%
2023 58.65 110th 349 68.5%
2024 57.65 107th 347 69.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Landon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 374 64 5 11 10 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 393 64 7 20 11 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 415 78 8 19 12 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 418 95 7 28 15 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 394 87 7 41 13 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 394 87 7 41 13 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 360 74 6 38 13 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 310 74 3 37 11 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 294 72 2 27 14 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 273 101 5 44 23 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 288 98 7 44 24 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 274 75 5 61 16 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 274 75 5 61 16 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 256 55 0 52 3 n/a n/a 60 426
2005 251 50 1 63 6 n/a n/a 52 423
2006 286 63 2 84 8 n/a n/a 4 447
2007 263 71 0 92 9 n/a n/a 10 445
2008 218 64 1 90 8 n/a n/a 7 388
2009 240 65 4 89 7 n/a n/a 7 412
2010 213 39 2 100 3 0 37 0 394
2011 272 32 2 104 5 1 42 0 458
2012 218 42 3 154 2 0 48 0 467
2013 210 44 6 149 3 1 48 0 461
2014 202 47 5 155 5 1 55 0 470
2015 202 36 5 128 2 1 47 0 421
2016 213 44 2 137 2 2 41 0 441
2017 201 44 1 138 0 2 46 0 432
2018 190 49 4 156 1 2 53 0 455
2019 169 48 3 165 1 3 56 0 445
2020 173 47 1 173 3 2 58 0 457
2021 164 43 0 182 3 2 56 0 450
2022 182 34 0 179 1 1 54 0 451
2023 187 41 0 183 1 0 45 0 457
2024 172 30 0 172 3 1 43 0 421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Landon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 464 29.3 15.8 n/a
1992 495 27.5 18.0 32.3
1993 532 31.2 17.1 26.9
1994 563 31.2 18.0 26.3
1995 542 33.0 16.4 63.5
1996 542 33.0 16.4 63.5
1997 491 28.0 17.5 41.3
1998 435 27.7 15.7 46.2
1999 409 25.0 16.4 43.8
2000 446 30.0 14.9 47.3
2001 461 28.2 16.3 49.7
2002 431 28.0 15.4 52.7
2003 431 28.0 15.4 52.7
2004 426 30.0 14.2 59.3
2005 423 31.5 13.4 59
2006 447 33.5 13.3 53.5
2007 445 39.7 11.2 58.6
2008 388 33.6 11.5 56.4
2009 412 33.6 12.3 57.5
2010 394 34.1 11.5 61.2
2011 458 35.9 12.7 65.5
2012 467 37.9 12.2 74.5
2013 461 37.2 12.3 72.5
2014 470 39.6 11.8 74
2015 421 37.0 11.3 72.2
2016 441 36.0 12.2 69.2
2017 432 36.1 11.9 60.4
2018 455 39.6 11.4 70.8
2019 445 38.8 11.4 71
2020 457 39.8 11.4 73.3
2021 450 39.8 11.3 72.9
2022 451 38.1 11.8 62.3
2023 457 36.1 12.6 68.3
2024 421 34.8 12.0 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Landon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 464 29.3 15.8 n/a
1992 495 27.5 18.0 32.3
1993 532 31.2 17.1 26.9
1994 563 31.2 18.0 26.3
1995 542 33.0 16.4 63.5
1996 542 33.0 16.4 63.5
1997 491 28.0 17.5 41.3
1998 435 27.7 15.7 46.2
1999 409 25.0 16.4 43.8
2000 446 30.0 14.9 47.3
2001 461 28.2 16.3 49.7
2002 431 28.0 15.4 52.7
2003 431 28.0 15.4 52.7
2004 426 30.0 14.2 59.3
2005 423 31.5 13.4 59
2006 447 33.5 13.3 53.5
2007 445 39.7 11.2 58.6
2008 388 33.6 11.5 56.4
2009 412 33.6 12.3 57.5
2010 394 34.1 11.5 61.2
2011 458 35.9 12.7 65.5
2012 467 37.9 12.2 74.5
2013 461 37.2 12.3 72.5
2014 470 39.6 11.8 74
2015 421 37.0 11.3 72.2
2016 441 36.0 12.2 69.2
2017 432 36.1 11.9 60.4
2018 455 39.6 11.4 70.8
2019 445 38.8 11.4 71
2020 457 39.8 11.4 73.3
2021 450 39.8 11.3 72.9
2022 451 38.1 11.8 62.3
2023 457 36.1 12.6 68.3
2024 421 34.8 12.0 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Landon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,213 (10.5%) $10,321 (89.5%) $11,534

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Landon Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 217th of 362 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Landon Middle School)28.623.9
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)22.818.8
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Landon Middle School)29.918.2
 11.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)23.317.1
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Landon Middle School)27.532.6
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)23.320.1
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Landon Middle School)3133.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)20.418.9
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Landon Middle School)24.116.9
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)18.711.3
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Landon Middle School)28.717.6
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)19.615.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Landon Middle School)19.915.9
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Topeka Public Schools)16.511.6
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445457
 2.7%
African American4841
 14.6%
American Indian11
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic165183
 10.9%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White169187
 10.7%
Two or More Races5645
 19.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%68.3%
 2.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Landon Middle School.

Students at Landon Middle School are 41% White, 41% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Landon Middle School ranks 225th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Landon Middle School usually go on to attend Topeka West High


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