Wamego Middle School

Wamego
1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547
385 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wamego Middle School, located at 1701 Kaw Valley Road in Wamego, Kansas, serves as a vital component of the USD 320 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. By providing a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of their community.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its community-oriented approach and commitment to educational excellence. Through their official website at http://www.usd320.com, parents and students can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide resources. Overall, Wamego Middle School functions as a cornerstone of the local educational landscape, striving to maintain high standards of teaching and student support in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.
385
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    341 (88.6%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.4%)
  • Black
    4 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wamego
Phone: (785)456-7682
Website: http://www.usd320.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 122
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 132
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rock Creek Middle School
Rock Creek
415 Students
9357 Flush Rd
St. George, KS 66535 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th