Washburn Rural Middle School
Washburn Rural Middle School serves 979 students in grades 7-8.
Washburn Rural 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Washburn Rural Middle School's student population of 979 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washburn Rural Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Washburn Rural Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
5%
7%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
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