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Westridge Middle

9300 Nieman Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66214Shawnee Mission Pub Sch →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
811
Students
Total enrolled
$16,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 15% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 811 students in grades 07–08 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,015 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Westridge Middle is a large middle in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, serving grades 07–08 with 811 students. The district invests $16,015 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Westridge Middle

811
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution407 male · 404 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 471 students
Student Composition
46%
27%
15%
9%
Asian2%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino27%
Black15%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201164001565

Academic Outcomes at Westridge Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66214

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,015Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,015
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,047
Student Support$3,043
Administration$1,922
Operations$2,402
Other$1,602
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,015 spent per student, an estimated $7,095 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
38%
State government
54.4%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Briarwood ElemCorinth ElemBrookridge ElemApache Elem
+17 more
↓
Middle
Indian Hills MiddleIndian Woods MiddleHocker Grove MiddleTrailridge Middle
↓
High School
Shawnee Mission East HighShawnee Mission West HighShawnee Mission Northwest HighShawnee Mission South High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictShawnee Mission Pub Sch →
Phone: (913)993-1200
NCES ID: 201164001565
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shawnee Mission seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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1,640 students · 09–12
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High
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,626 students · 09–12
● 49 opp39% FRL
High
Shawnee Mission South High
1,586 students · 09–12
● 51 opp34% FRL
High
Shawnee Mission North High
1,568 students · 09–12
● 42 opp57% FRL
Mid
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850 students · 07–08
● 49 opp15% FRL
Mid
Indian Woods Middle
756 students · 07–08
● 51 opp38% FRL
Mid
Hocker Grove Middle
747 students · 07–08
● 42 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9300 Nieman Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66214
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.