Serving 943 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 29% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washburn Rural Middle School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washburn Rural Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washburn Rural Middle School is 0.48, 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
#787 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
5%
7%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washburn Rural Middle School's ranking?
Washburn Rural Middle School is ranked #787 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Washburn Rural Middle School often compared to?
Washburn Rural Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaman Middle School, Shawnee Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Washburn Rural Middle School?
943 students attend Washburn Rural Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Washburn Rural Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washburn Rural Middle School?
Washburn Rural Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washburn Rural Middle School offer ?
Washburn Rural Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Washburn Rural Middle School part of?
Washburn Rural Middle School is part of Auburn Washburn School District.
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