Washburn Rural Middle School
Tel:
(785)339-4300
- Washburn Rural Middle School serves 985 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Washburn Rural Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Washburn Rural Middle School's student population of 985 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 985 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
School Comparison
- Washburn Rural Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washburn Rural Middle School is 0.46, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #516 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 34% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 19% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| White | 72% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Auburn Washburn School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washburn Rural Middle School is Washburn Rural High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marjorie French Middle School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jay Shideler Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka Washburn Rural High School Grades: 9-12 | 1899 students
0.3 miles
5900 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785)339-4100 0.3 9-12 1899 - Topeka Jay Shideler Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 524 students
1.5 miles
4948 Sw Wanamaker
Topeka, KS 66610
(785)339-4600 1.5 K-6 524 - Wakarusa Pauline South Intermediate Grades: 4-6 | 353 students
2.8 miles
7035 Sw Morrill Rd
Wakarusa, KS 66546
(785)339-4750 2.8 4-6 353 - Topeka Pauline Central Primary Grades: PK-3 | 503 students
3.1 miles
6625 Sw Westview
Topeka, KS 66619
(785)339-4700 3.1 PK-3 503 - Topeka Marjorie French Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 476 students
3.6 miles
5257 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785)438-4150 3.6 6-8 476
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