Summary:
The Auburn-Washburn school district in Kansas is home to two middle schools: Washburn Rural Middle School and Pauline South Intermediate. While both schools serve the same district, they exhibit notable differences in their performance and student populations.
Washburn Rural Middle School is a relatively strong performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Kansas middle schools over the past three years and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are slightly below the district and state averages. In contrast, Pauline South Intermediate lags significantly behind the district and state in academic performance, particularly in Mathematics.
The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Washburn Rural Middle School has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 35.63%, while Pauline South Intermediate has a much higher rate of 69.9%, indicating a higher-needs student population. Additionally, Pauline South Intermediate spends more per student ($10,168) compared to Washburn Rural Middle School ($9,617), suggesting a focus on providing additional resources and support for its students.
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