Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Wamego Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 15% 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: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Wamego Middle School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Wamego 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 Wamego Middle School is 0.27, 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
#852 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Wamego Middle School is ranked #852 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wamego Middle School?
360 students attend Wamego Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wamego Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wamego Middle School?
Wamego Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wamego Middle School offer ?
Wamego Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wamego Middle School part of?
Wamego Middle School is part of Wamego School District.
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