Washburn Rural Middle School

Washburn Rural Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
5620 SW 61st St,  Topeka, KS
Auburn Washburn Unified School District
4.1
4.0
1,008 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
24%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.3%
State Average
33.2%
Science
43.8%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
489:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
71.5%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
10.2%
Black
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
12/31/2018
It was the best middle school I had ever been to. The people and atmosphere were amazing! Everyone is helpful and friendly.
3.0 NicheUser
8/2/2014
I have never heard of a problem. Obviously that doesn't mean there isn't one however I have never been involved with one nor heard of one.
4.0 NicheUser
8/2/2014
The teachers have always worked with me and my son., They are great with communication and are helpful. No issues with them!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/12/2025
All three of my children graduated WR and went to WRMS. They were well prepped for high school from WRMS. They had great teachers and a highly effective instructional curriculum.
5.0 parent
4/20/2024
My children went to Jay Scheidler, WRMS and WRHS, we had great experiences with all of them.
1.0 other
8/7/2017
Entitled white farm kids and parents who are something they are not
5.0 parent
10/27/2014
WRMS has great teacher's, great leadership, environment where kids can learn, clean, etc. Wonderful school.

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Washburn Rural Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Topeka, KS and is served by the Auburn Washburn Unified School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,008 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Washburn Rural Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Washburn Rural High School, Avondale Academy, Christ the King School, and more. Learn more about what Topeka has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washburn Rural Middle School.

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