Basehor-Linwood Middle School

www.usd458.org/BLMS/

660 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Basehor-Linwood Middle School (BLMS), located in Basehor, Kansas, is a key component of the Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum subjects with elective opportunities that encourage student exploration and personal growth.

Beyond academics, BLMS places a strong focus on building a positive school culture and community. The faculty and staff are committed to the social and emotional development of their students, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between home and school, Basehor-Linwood Middle School aims to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

660

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Basehor-Linwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	62
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
558 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
62 (9.4 %)
Two or More
18 (2.7 %)
Black
11 (1.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Basehor-Linwood
Phone:	(913)724-2976
Website:	http://www.usd458.org/BLMS/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 221

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 233