Serving 47 students in grades 5-6, Paxico Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted10.6%
19.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Paxico Middle School?
47 students attend Paxico Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Paxico Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paxico Middle School?
Paxico Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paxico Middle School offer ?
Paxico Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paxico Middle School part of?
Paxico Middle School is part of Wabaunsee School District.
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