Paxico Middle School
Tel:
(785) 636-5343
Paxico Middle School serves 79 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Paxico Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Paxico Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Paxico Middle School's student population of 79 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 79 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paxico Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Paxico Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #531 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 90% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wabaunsee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paxico Middle School is Wabaunsee Senior High School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wabaunsee Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alma Elementary School (7.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paxico Wabaunsee Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 61 students
0.3 miles
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353 0.3 7-8 61 - Alma Alma Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 101 students
7.4 miles
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349 7.4 PK-4 101 - Maple Hill Maple Hill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 64 students
7.4 miles
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223 7.4 K-4 64 - Alma Wabaunsee Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
7.7 miles
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315 7.7 9-12 147 - Saint Marys St Marys Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 363 students
9.9 miles
312 Grand Avenue
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159 9.9 PK-6 363
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