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#733 of 1,294 schools in KS
Jardine Middle School
Middle School · Topeka Public Schools · Topeka, KS
A Topeka Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 SW 33rd St, Topeka, KS 66611
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jardine Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jardine Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,612
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie French Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Avondale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Robinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Topeka Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #17 of 25
- District spending per student
- $17,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jardine Middle School is listed in Topeka Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jardine Middle School
Jardine Middle School is a public middle school in Topeka, KS, part of Topeka Public Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jardine Middle School
What grades does Jardine Middle School serve?
Jardine Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jardine Middle School?
Jardine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jardine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jardine Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jardine Middle School rank in KS?
Jardine Middle School ranks #733 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Jardine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jardine Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jardine Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jardine Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jardine Middle School a charter school?
No, Jardine Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jardine Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jardine Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jardine Middle School?
78.3% of students at Jardine Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (785) 274-6330
- Area population (ZIP 66611)
- 9,912
- Area average commute
- 13.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66611; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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