Washburn Rural Middle School

5620 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,008 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washburn Rural Middle School's student population of 1,008 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,008 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#787 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washburn Rural Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washburn Rural Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washburn Rural Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washburn Rural Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Washburn Rural Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washburn Rural Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
1,008 students attend Washburn Rural Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Washburn Rural Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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