Serving 432 students in grades 5-6, West Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)39%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
22%
7%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend West Intermediate?
432 students attend West Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Intermediate students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Intermediate?
West Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Intermediate offer ?
West Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is West Intermediate part of?
West Intermediate is part of Leavenworth School District.
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