Indian Hills Middle

6400 Mission Rd
Shawnee Mission, KS 66208

www.smsd.org/Schools/indianhills/

850 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Indian Hills Middle School, located in Prairie Village, Kansas, is a prominent school within the Shawnee Mission School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus benefits from being part of a stable, community-oriented district that emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, technology integration, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is noted for fostering a supportive environment that values both personal growth and community involvement. By encouraging collaboration between students, dedicated faculty, and an active parent body, Indian Hills creates a comprehensive educational experience that addresses the social, emotional, and academic needs of early adolescents. Its location on Mission Road places it at the heart of its community, further anchoring its role as a focal point for student development and educational success in the Shawnee Mission area.

850

Total Students

52.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Hills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	711
Hispanic	73
Black	19
Asian	17
Two or More	30

White
711 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
73 (8.6 %)
Two or More
30 (3.5 %)
Black
19 (2.2 %)
Asian
17 (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)993-0400
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/indianhills/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 7 419

Grade 8 431