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#346 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 27% in state

Wamego Middle School

Middle School · Wamego · Wamego, KS

A middle school in Wamego, KS where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1701 Kaw Valley Road, Wamego, KS 66547

  • Math 53% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$15,528
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Wamego Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wamego 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average492/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$90,982

Median home value

$196,000

Median rent

$1,059/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wamego

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wamego Middle School is listed in Wamego; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wamego Middle School

Wamego Middle School is a public middle school in Wamego, KS, part of Wamego, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Wamego Middle School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Wamego Middle School is located at 1701 Kaw Valley Road in Wamego, KS 66547 1. The school's contact number is 785-456-7682, and its fax number is 785-456-2944 1. It is part of the Wamego USD 320 school district 1. In April 2026, the district celebrated Adam Topliff and Jacy McIntosh as Wamego’s Teachers of the Year 1. Mrs. McIntosh was honored at the Kansas Teacher of the Year banquet 1. The district also recognized four retirees in May 2026: Bob Day, Laura Fails, Brad Marcotte, and Mindy Thierolf 1. Additionally, the district announced it was accepting nominations for the ONE Wamego Recognition Award until April 30, 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.usd320.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wamego Middle School

What grades does Wamego Middle School serve?

Wamego Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wamego Middle School?

Wamego Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wamego Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wamego Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wamego Middle School rank in KS?

Wamego Middle School ranks #346 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Wamego Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wamego Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Wamego Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wamego Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wamego Middle School a charter school?

No, Wamego Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wamego Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wamego Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wamego Middle School?

29.7% of students at Wamego 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
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Pottawatomie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 66547)
8,387
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
38.7
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 66547; 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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