- Lawrence West Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Lawrence Southwest Middle School (610:1 vs. 314.5:1).
- Lawrence West Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Lawrence Southwest Middle School (113 vs. 61).
- Lawrence West Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lawrence Southwest Middle School (177 vs. 138).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Lawrence West Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lawrence Southwest Middle School (177 vs. 138).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Lawrence Southwest Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Lawrence West Middle School (43 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Lawrence West Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Lawrence Southwest Middle School (113 vs. 61).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lawrence West Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Lawrence Southwest Middle School (610:1 vs. 314.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
$12,176.18
Lawrence West Middle School
$12,176.18
Local revenue share
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
33.6%
Lawrence West Middle School
33.6%
State revenue share
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
57%
Lawrence West Middle School
57%
Federal revenue share
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
9.4%
Lawrence West Middle School
9.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
31.7%
Lawrence West Middle School
31.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Douglas County
$68,756
Douglas County
$68,756
Poverty rate
Douglas County
15.2%
Douglas County
15.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas County
52%
Douglas County
52%
Unemployment rate
Douglas County
3.3%
Douglas County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.