At a glance
Reported students
540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502
Shawnee Heights Middle: 540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 581
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Shawnee Heights Middle
Shawnee Heights Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Tecumseh. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Shawnee Heights. NCES reports 540 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shawnee Heights Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.3%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Shawnee Heights
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Berryton Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
560 reported students
Tecumseh South Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
464 reported students
Tecumseh North Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
435 reported students
Shawnee Heights Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
429 reported students
Shawnee Heights High
High · Grades 09–12
1,218 reported students
Public schools near Shawnee Heights Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights High High · Shawnee Heights | 09–12 | 1,218 | 0.3 mi |
| Tecumseh South Elem Elementary · Shawnee Heights | PK–06 | 464 | 1.9 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 440 | 5.5 mi |
| Chase Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 390 | 6.7 mi |
| Robinson Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 361 | 8 mi |
| Jardine Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 508 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Heights Middle
What grades does Shawnee Heights Middle serve?
Shawnee Heights Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Shawnee Heights.
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Middle?
Shawnee Heights Middle reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 581 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 540 students and 42.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shawnee Heights Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shawnee Heights Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shawnee Heights attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shawnee Heights Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shawnee Heights Middle in?
Shawnee Heights Middle is part of Shawnee Heights, based in Tecumseh, KS, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shawnee Heights Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shawnee Heights High (0.3 mi), Tecumseh South Elem (1.9 mi), Eisenhower Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.