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#513 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 40% in state

Louisburg Middle

Middle School · Louisburg · Louisburg, KS

A middle school in Louisburg, KS where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 308, Louisburg, KS 66053

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,240
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Louisburg Middle score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Louisburg Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated726/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Louisburg), 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

$89,743

Median home value

$300,000

Median rent

$1,399/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Louisburg

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Louisburg Middle is listed in Louisburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Louisburg Middle

Louisburg Middle is a public middle school in Louisburg, KS, part of Louisburg, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Louisburg Middle

What grades does Louisburg Middle serve?

Louisburg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Louisburg Middle?

Louisburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Louisburg Middle rank in KS?

Louisburg Middle ranks #513 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Louisburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Louisburg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Louisburg Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisburg Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Louisburg Middle a charter school?

No, Louisburg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Louisburg Middle a Title I school?

No, Louisburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louisburg Middle?

20.3% of students at Louisburg Middle 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
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Miami County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 66053)
7,744
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
41.7
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 66053; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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