Westridge Middle

www.smsd.org/Schools/westridge/

761 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Westridge Middle School, located in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is a core institution within the Shawnee Mission School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As part of a district known for its comprehensive approach to education, Westridge emphasizes preparing its students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective pathways, and extracurricular activities designed to engage the middle school demographic.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing the district's resources to support varied learning styles. By focusing on critical thinking and collaborative projects, Westridge Middle School aims to build a solid foundation for its students, encouraging them to become active, responsible participants in their education. For families looking for specific details on school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active presence through the Shawnee Mission School District website.

761

Total Students

57.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	242
Black	109
Asian	15
Two or More	48

White
347 (45.6%)
Hispanic
242 (31.8%)
Black
109 (14.3%)
Two or More
48 (6.3%)
Asian
15 (2.0%)

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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-1200
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/westridge/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 7 401

Grade 8 360