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Seaman Middle School vs. Washburn Rural Middle School

Should you attend Seaman Middle School or Washburn Rural Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Seaman Middle School
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Washburn Rural Middle School
5620 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades 7-8, Seaman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,008 students in grades 7-8, Washburn Rural Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
558 students
1,008 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seaman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washburn Rural Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seaman Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washburn Rural Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seaman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washburn Rural Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seaman Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seaman School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Rural Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Auburn-Washburn School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#837 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#787 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seaman Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washburn Rural Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
28%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seaman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seaman School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washburn Rural Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Auburn-Washburn School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seaman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seaman School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washburn Rural Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Auburn-Washburn School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
18%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seaman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Seaman School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washburn Rural Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Auburn-Washburn School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Seaman Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washburn Rural Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
257
530
Grade 8 Students
301
478

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Seaman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seaman School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washburn Rural Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Auburn-Washburn School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seaman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seaman School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washburn Rural Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Auburn-Washburn School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seaman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seaman School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washburn Rural Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Auburn-Washburn School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seaman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seaman School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washburn Rural Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Auburn-Washburn School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seaman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seaman School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washburn Rural Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Auburn-Washburn School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seaman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seaman School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washburn Rural Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Auburn-Washburn School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seaman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seaman School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washburn Rural Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Auburn-Washburn School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seaman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seaman School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washburn Rural Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Auburn-Washburn School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seaman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seaman School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washburn Rural Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Auburn-Washburn School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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