Middle Schools in Wabaunsee

Summary:

The Wabaunsee Junior High is the sole middle school located in the Wabaunsee area of Kansas. This standout institution consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, ranking 21st out of 362 Kansas middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wabaunsee Junior High's test scores significantly exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 42.3% to 66.66%, showcasing its ability to provide a high-quality education. Additionally, the school's performance has improved over time, with higher proficiency rates in 2024-2025 compared to the previous year.

Despite serving a population with a significant economic need, as indicated by the 29.41% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Wabaunsee Junior High continues to excel. The school's relatively high spending per student ($14,062) and low student-teacher ratio (12.5) suggest the district is investing resources to support the school and its students, contributing to the school's consistently strong academic achievements.

District Detail

213 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401

(785) 765-3394

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 409

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wabaunsee Junior High	Public	6-8	112 Elm	Paxico	66526	Wabaunsee County	Wabaunsee	No	No	No	No	(785) 636-5353	95	8	11.9	40.0%	75 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	79.7	50^th of 363 public middle schools	86.2%		76.9	54^th of 362 public middle schools	85.1%	4	60.0	54.5	53.8	56.2	48.3	66.7	61.5	59.1	42.3	42.3	$15,961	$918	$15,042

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wamego	12.78 mi	5	70^th
Rock Creek	14.44 mi	4	29^th
Morris County	15.09 mi	5	150^th
Kaw Valley	16.79 mi	4	97^th
Manhattan-Ogden	17.89 mi	14	77^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.