Shawnee Heights Middle School vs. Washburn Rural Middle School
Should I attend Shawnee Heights Middle School or Washburn Rural Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 578 students in grades 7-8, Shawnee Heights 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 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 962 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 equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
578 students
962 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#897 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#714 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
292
482
Grade 8 Students
286
480
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
62%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
