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#1250 of 1,294 schools in KS
Billy Mills Middle School
Middle School · Lawrence · Lawrence, KS
A Lawrence middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2734 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Billy Mills Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Billy Mills Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,798
Median home value
$217,100
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Lawrence West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 626 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Billy Mills Middle School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Billy Mills Middle School
Billy Mills Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrence, KS, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 484 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,250 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Billy Mills Middle School
What grades does Billy Mills Middle School serve?
Billy Mills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Billy Mills Middle School?
Billy Mills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billy Mills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billy Mills Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Billy Mills Middle School rank in KS?
Billy Mills Middle School ranks #1,250 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Billy Mills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Billy Mills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Billy Mills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Billy Mills Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Billy Mills Middle School a charter school?
No, Billy Mills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Billy Mills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Billy Mills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Billy Mills Middle School?
55.0% of students at Billy Mills Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (785) 832-5450
- Area population (ZIP 66046)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66046; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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