Washburn Rural Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Topeka, Kansas 66619 · Auburn-Washburn
#44 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#7204 of 15,369 nationally
About Washburn Rural Middle School
Washburn Rural Middle School is a public middle located in Topeka, in the Auburn-Washburn school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 966 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 44th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 966.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Washburn Rural Middle School ranks 9th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washburn Rural Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washburn Rural Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washburn Rural High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,878 students · 619 m away
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students · 2.2 km away
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students · 4.4 km away
Pauline Central Primary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
406 students · 4.9 km away
Marjorie French Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students · 5.5 km away
Farley Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students · 5.8 km away
McEachron Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 6.4 km away
Jardine Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 6.9 km away
Jardine Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 6.9 km away
McClure Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Truesdell Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
924 students
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Junction City Middle School
Junction City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
Indian Hills Middle
Prairie Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
879 students
Curtis Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
Emporia Middle School
Emporia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washburn Rural Middle School a good school?
Washburn Rural Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 52.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #44 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washburn Rural Middle School rank in Kansas?
Washburn Rural Middle School ranks #44 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #7204 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washburn Rural Middle School?
Washburn Rural Middle School had 966 students in 2025.
Is Washburn Rural Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Washburn Rural Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washburn Rural Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washburn Rural Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.