Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Wabaunsee Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wabaunsee Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wabaunsee Junior High School's student population of 69 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wabaunsee Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wabaunsee Junior High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wabaunsee Junior High School's ranking?
Wabaunsee Junior High School is ranked #84 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wabaunsee Junior High School?
69 students attend Wabaunsee Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wabaunsee Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wabaunsee Junior High School?
Wabaunsee Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wabaunsee Junior High School offer ?
Wabaunsee Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wabaunsee Junior High School part of?
Wabaunsee Junior High School is part of Wabaunsee School District.
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