Jay Shideler Elementary vs Washburn Rural Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
Washburn Rural Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
966 students
| Measure | Jay Shideler Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Washburn Rural Middle School Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 686 | #44 of 205 |
| National rank | #5607 of 50,301 | #7204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 492 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jay Shideler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 52.0).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 36.7%).
- •Washburn Rural Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Washburn Rural Middle School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 492.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jay Shideler Elementary better than Washburn Rural Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jay Shideler Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 52.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jay Shideler Elementary and Washburn Rural Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay Shideler Elementary: 492. Washburn Rural Middle School: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay Shideler Elementary and Washburn Rural Middle School rank in Kansas?
Jay Shideler Elementary is 38th of 686 and Washburn Rural Middle School is 44th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).