Shawnee Heights Middle

4335 SE Shawnee Heights Road
Tecumseh, KS 66542

www.usd450.net

538 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Shawnee Heights Middle School is located in Tecumseh, Kansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Shawnee Heights Unified School District (USD 450). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both the academic achievement and personal development of its middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges and opportunities of high school and beyond.

As part of the USD 450 district, the middle school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence. The faculty and staff strive to create a culture that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and character growth among the student body. For parents and community members interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or district-wide initiatives, detailed information can be found on their official website at [www.usd450.net](http://www.usd450.net).

538

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Heights Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	96
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
353 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
96 (17.8 %)
Two or More
51 (9.5 %)
Black
32 (5.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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 Heights
Phone:	(785)379-5830
Website:	http://www.usd450.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 7 263

Grade 8 275