Wabaunsee Junior High School

112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
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Top 10%
Serving 95 students in grades 6-8, Wabaunsee Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wabaunsee Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Wabaunsee Junior High School's student population of 95 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
95 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Wabaunsee Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wabaunsee Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#84 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
31%
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50-54%
32%
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21-39%
31%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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Hispanic
17%
23%
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White
79%
60%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.35
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(22-23)
17.9%
24.2%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wabaunsee Junior High School's ranking?
Wabaunsee Junior High School is ranked #84 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wabaunsee Junior High School?
95 students attend Wabaunsee Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wabaunsee Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wabaunsee Junior High School?
Wabaunsee Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wabaunsee Junior High School offer ?
Wabaunsee Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wabaunsee Junior High School part of?
Wabaunsee Junior High School is part of Wabaunsee School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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