Is Wamego Middle School a good school?

Wamego Middle School ranks 77 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wamego Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Wamego Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Wamego Middle School?

Students at Wamego Middle School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Wamego Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wamego Middle School usually go on to attend Wamego High

Wamego Middle School

Summary:

Wamego Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Wamego, Kansas, with 360 students. While the Wamego School District is ranked 27th out of 266 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating, Wamego Middle School faces some challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, particularly in mathematics, and performance gaps among student subgroups.

Wamego Middle School's test scores are generally below the state averages, with only 37.25% of students proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance also varies among student groups, with Wamego Hispanic and white students performing better than the school average, while special education, low-socioeconomic status, and multi-racial students perform worse. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 77th to 214th out of 362-368 Kansas middle schools, and its star rating from SchoolDigger has also varied, from 2 stars to 4 stars.

Compared to nearby schools like Susan B. Anthony Middle School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School, which are part of the higher-ranked Manhattan-Ogden school district, Wamego Middle School's performance lags behind, with lower test scores, worse rankings, and a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The school's challenges in supporting its special education and low-socioeconomic status students are also evident in their lower rankings and performance compared to the school's overall averages.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547

(785) 456-7682

District: Wamego

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,649

Students who attend Wamego Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wamego High

Feeder schools for Wamego Middle School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary
	West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wamego Middle School ranks better than 78.7% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wamego Middle School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wamego Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Wamego Middle School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wamego Middle School is $8,649.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wamego Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wamego Middle School 77^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Wamego Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Wamego:

SchoolDigger ranks Wamego 27^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wamego Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	70.72	60^th	277	78.3%
2007	54.00	144^th	286	49.7%
2008	53.19	160^th	296	45.9%
2009	59.67	129^th	307	58.0%
2010	53.13	165^th	316	47.8%
2011	45.03	219^th	320	31.6%
2012	54.88	192^nd	342	43.9%
2013	67.07	119^th	355	66.5%
2015	49.75	165^th	368	55.2%
2016	45.62	180^th	343	47.5%
2017	56.57	121^st	358	66.2%
2018	50.25	155^th	350	55.7%
2019	50.16	162^nd	368	56.0%
2021	43.03	201^st	367	45.2%
2022	40.62	214^th	368	41.8%
2023	47.95	159^th	362	56.1%
2024	68.44	77^th	362	78.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.99	73^rd	90	18.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.22	23^rd	132	82.6%
2019	41.46	88^th	157	43.9%
2021	34.94	107^th	160	33.1%
2022	27.18	139^th	171	18.7%
2023	39.77	93^rd	178	47.8%
2024	53.91	59^th	164	64.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	39.61	159^th	255	37.6%
2019	19.79	244^th	270	9.6%
2021	29.66	211^th	275	23.3%
2022	20.81	246^th	270	8.9%
2023	35.71	206^th	300	31.3%
2024	58.17	80^th	296	73.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.84	130^th	275	52.7%
2019	41.03	176^th	294	40.1%
2021	40.67	181^st	313	42.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.22	23^rd	132	82.6%
2019	41.46	88^th	157	43.9%
2021	34.94	107^th	160	33.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.90	111^th	280	60.4%
2019	59.71	92^nd	301	69.4%
2021	46.88	148^th	308	51.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.18	19^th	144	86.8%

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Rank History for White students at Wamego Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	43.24	182^nd	333	45.3%
2019	45.05	178^th	344	48.3%
2021	40.01	209^th	349	40.1%
2022	37.54	218^th	349	37.5%
2023	44.00	178^th	349	49.0%
2024	64.79	80^th	347	76.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wamego Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	169	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1989	165	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	171
1990	185	2	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	195
1991	204	0	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	211
1992	205	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	209
1993	343	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	349
1994	378	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
1995	350	4	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	350	4	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	342	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1998	327	5	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	339
1999	323	6	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
2000	332	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2001	339	5	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	350
2002	313	3	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	324
2003	313	3	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	324
2004	299	3	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2005	278	2	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	10	296
2006	282	5	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	6	303
2007	281	8	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	5	300
2008	291	6	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	3	311
2009	286	6	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	5	310
2010	271	2	1	9	4	1	9	0	297
2011	280	2	1	9	2	0	10	0	304
2012	281	1	2	15	4	2	7	0	312
2013	283	2	5	20	1	0	8	0	319
2014	287	1	5	14	1	0	12	0	320
2015	298	2	5	11	0	0	13	0	329
2016	299	3	3	17	0	0	9	0	331
2017	324	6	3	15	1	0	7	0	356
2018	324	5	3	19	1	0	9	0	361
2019	335	4	1	16	0	0	16	0	372
2020	333	4	1	18	0	0	17	0	373
2021	321	1	0	20	0	0	24	0	366
2022	306	1	0	21	0	0	25	0	353
2023	308	2	0	26	0	0	24	0	360
2024	317	4	2	27	0	0	20	0	370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wamego Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	14.0	12.3	0
1989	171	14.0	12.2	n/a
1990	195	15.1	12.9	0
1991	211	16.4	12.8	n/a
1992	209	16.1	12.9	22
1993	349	23.6	14.8	13.8
1994	383	26.9	14.2	17.8
1995	359	27.0	13.3	24.8
1996	359	27.0	13.3	24.8
1997	352	26.4	13.3	41.8
1998	339	27.0	12.6	25.7
1999	333	27.0	12.3	24.3
2000	342	26.2	13.1	26
2001	350	27.0	13.0	24.9
2002	324	27.3	11.9	41.4
2003	324	27.3	11.9	41.4
2004	313	29.2	10.7	45
2005	296	27.7	10.7	29.4
2006	303	26.5	11.4	29.6
2007	300	30.6	9.8	29.2
2008	311	28.5	10.9	30.5
2009	310	29.5	10.5	27.5
2010	297	27.0	11.0	28.6
2011	304	28.4	10.7	28.3
2012	312	57.9	5.3	33.7
2013	319	28.1	11.3	34.2
2014	320	27.7	11.5	35
2015	329	28.0	11.7	31
2016	331	27.0	12.2	33.8
2017	356	28.5	12.4	30.1
2018	361	28.4	12.6	30.2
2019	372	28.5	13.0	23.9
2020	373	28.5	13.0	27.9
2021	366	30.5	12.0	28.7
2022	353	31.8	11.0	24.1
2023	360	31.2	11.5	26.9
2024	370	31.5	11.7	29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wamego Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	14.0	12.3	0
1989	171	14.0	12.2	n/a
1990	195	15.1	12.9	0
1991	211	16.4	12.8	n/a
1992	209	16.1	12.9	22
1993	349	23.6	14.8	13.8
1994	383	26.9	14.2	17.8
1995	359	27.0	13.3	24.8
1996	359	27.0	13.3	24.8
1997	352	26.4	13.3	41.8
1998	339	27.0	12.6	25.7
1999	333	27.0	12.3	24.3
2000	342	26.2	13.1	26
2001	350	27.0	13.0	24.9
2002	324	27.3	11.9	41.4
2003	324	27.3	11.9	41.4
2004	313	29.2	10.7	45
2005	296	27.7	10.7	29.4
2006	303	26.5	11.4	29.6
2007	300	30.6	9.8	29.2
2008	311	28.5	10.9	30.5
2009	310	29.5	10.5	27.5
2010	297	27.0	11.0	28.6
2011	304	28.4	10.7	28.3
2012	312	57.9	5.3	33.7
2013	319	28.1	11.3	34.2
2014	320	27.7	11.5	35
2015	329	28.0	11.7	31
2016	331	27.0	12.2	33.8
2017	356	28.5	12.4	30.1
2018	361	28.4	12.6	30.2
2019	372	28.5	13.0	23.9
2020	373	28.5	13.0	27.9
2021	366	30.5	12.0	28.7
2022	353	31.8	11.0	24.1
2023	360	31.2	11.5	26.9
2024	370	31.5	11.7	29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wamego Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,319 (15.3%)	$7,330 (84.7%)	$8,649

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wamego Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 159^th of 362 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wamego Middle School)	35.5	39.2	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wamego)	35.5	39.2	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wamego Middle School)	19.2	27.9	8.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wamego)	19.2	27.9	8.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wamego Middle School)	31.7	37.3	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wamego)	31.7	37.3	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wamego Middle School)	28.4	34	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wamego)	28.4	34	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wamego Middle School)	29.4	18	11.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wamego)	29.4	18	11.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wamego Middle School)	29	16.4	12.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wamego)	29	16.4	12.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Wamego Middle School)	31.4	15.6	15.8%
8th Grade Science (Wamego)	31.4	15.6	15.8%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	360	3.2%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	16	26	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	335	308	8.1%
Two or More Races	16	24	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.9%	26.9%	3%

Schools Near Wamego Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wamego Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 Kaw Valley Road	Wamego	66547	Pottawatomie County	Wamego	No	No	No	No	(785) 456-7682	370	32	11.7	29.7%	317 (85.7%)	4 (1.1%)	27 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	68.4	77^th of 362 public middle schools	78.7%		47.9	159^th of 362 public middle schools	56.1%	82		44.2	32.8	29.0	35.7		46.5	34.3	29.5	37.3		29.5	29.5	$8,649	$1,319	$7,330
Rock Creek Middle School	Public	5-8	9357 Flush Rd	Saint George	66535	Pottawatomie County	Rock Creek	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 494-8591	427	29	14.8	25.3%	393 (92.0%)	5 (1.2%)	22 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	80.8	45^th of 362 public middle schools	87.6%		73.3	56^th of 362 public middle schools	84.5%	11	55.1	43.3	41.6	33.6	43.1	56.6	48.1	39.3	37.3	44.9	58.6	40.9	49.3
Wabaunsee Junior High	Public	6-8	112 Elm	Paxico	66526	Wabaunsee County	Wabaunsee	No	No	No	No	(785) 636-5353	85	7	12.5	29.4%	69 (81.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	76.9	54^th of 362 public middle schools	85.1%		87.8	21^st of 362 public middle schools	94.2%	33		32.3	37.5	46.1	38.1		41.2	33.3	61.5	45.2		42.3	42.3	$14,062	$179	$13,883
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Walters Dr	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2880	756	54	14.0	47.2%	441 (58.3%)	87 (11.5%)	120 (15.9%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.6%)	80 (10.6%)	56.9	118^th of 362 public middle schools	67.4%		53.4	124^th of 362 public middle schools	65.7%	6		35.7	34.8	23.2	31.0		33.6	32.1	24.3	29.9		28.1	28.1	$10,979	$413	$10,566
Susan B Anthony Middle School	Public	6-8	2501 Browning	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2890	762	55	13.7	32.9%	497 (65.2%)	39 (5.1%)	121 (15.9%)	36 (4.7%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.7%)	60 (7.9%)	81	42^nd of 362 public middle schools	88.4%		77.2	47^th of 362 public middle schools	87.0%	5		46.0	44.6	30.4	40.3		42.4	44.0	33.7	40.0		45.0	45.0	$11,953	$419	$11,534

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