Below Average
#1147 of 1,294 schools in KS
Pauline South Intermediate
Middle School · Auburn-washburn · Wakarusa, KS
An Auburn-washburn middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
Rt 1 Box 158, Wakarusa, KS 66546
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pauline South Intermediate score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pauline South Intermediate 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average327/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,250
Median home value
$230,000
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Jardine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 512 | 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.
Auburn-washburn
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pauline South Intermediate is listed in Auburn-Washburn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pauline South Intermediate
Pauline South Intermediate is a public middle school in Wakarusa, KS, part of Auburn-washburn, serving approximately 308 students in grades 4th-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pauline South Intermediate
What grades does Pauline South Intermediate serve?
Pauline South Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Pauline South Intermediate?
Pauline South Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauline South Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauline South Intermediate is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pauline South Intermediate rank in KS?
Pauline South Intermediate ranks #1,147 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Pauline South Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Pauline South Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Pauline South Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pauline South Intermediate has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pauline South Intermediate a charter school?
No, Pauline South Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pauline South Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Pauline South Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pauline South Intermediate?
72.1% of students at Pauline South Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (785) 339-4750
- Area population (ZIP 66546)
- 1,182
- Area median age
- 54.4
Official sources & links
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 66546; 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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