Wamego

The Wamego school district in Kansas consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The district is ranked 76th out of 269 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

West Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Kansas over the past 3 years. With over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, West Elementary's test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages, despite having a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. In contrast, the high schools in Wamego appear to be underperforming, with Wamego High School ranking in the bottom half of Kansas high schools for the past 3 years and only 23-29% of students proficient in core subjects.

The racial demographics of the Wamego schools are predominantly white, ranging from 85-90% of the student population. While the district's relatively low student-teacher ratios suggest a focus on smaller class sizes, the variation in spending per student indicates that the allocation of resources may not be entirely consistent across the schools. Overall, the Wamego school district appears to have some strong-performing schools, particularly at the elementary level, but also faces challenges in ensuring consistent academic achievement across all grade levels.