Pauline South Intermediate

Summary:

Pauline South Intermediate is a public middle school located in Wakarusa, Kansas, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 299 students. It is part of the Auburn-Washburn school district, which is ranked 66 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Pauline South Intermediate consistently underperforms the district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across all grades and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.82% of Pauline South Intermediate students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 17.1%, significantly lower than the district's 38.6% and the state's 31.6%. The school's performance in Science is slightly better, but still below the district and state averages. Additionally, Pauline South Intermediate has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.51% to 69.9% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Washburn Rural Middle School (35.63%) and other schools in the Topeka Public Schools district.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios at Washburn Rural Middle School and other Topeka Public Schools middle schools, Pauline South Intermediate continues to struggle academically. This suggests that the school may face challenges in providing effective instruction and support for its students, particularly those from low-income families who make up a significant portion of the student population.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 7035 SW Morrill Rd
       Wakarusa, KS  66546


(785) 339-4750

District: Auburn-Washburn

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,168 Help


Students who attend Pauline South Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Washburn Rural High

Feeder schools for Pauline South Intermediate:

Elementary:    Pauline Central Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
Two or more races:
11.4%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Compare Details Pauline South Intermediate ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), two or more races (11.4%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pauline South Intermediate is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pauline South Intermediate is $10,168.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pauline South Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Pauline South Intermediate 530th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Pauline South Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Auburn-Washburn:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn-Washburn 66th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pauline South Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.10 378th 585 35.4%
2007 65.97 230th 600 61.7%
2008 65.26 245th 614 60.1%
2009 74.38 116th 621 81.3%
2010 77.15 89th 630 85.9%
2011 73.14 137th 631 78.3%
2012 65.74 255th 660 61.4%
2013 61.17 318th 668 52.4%
2015 34.37 493rd 678 27.3%
2016 35.27 460th 656 29.9%
2017 29.15 504th 659 23.5%
2018 32.01 478th 656 27.1%
2019 27.85 508th 667 23.8%
2021 35.38 449th 670 33.0%
2022 17.05 571st 668 14.5%
2023 22.04 542nd 660 17.9%
2024 22.94 530th 653 18.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.33 12th 15 20.0%
2019 54.55 9th 19 52.6%
2021 65.90 9th 22 59.1%
2022 32.04 24th 29 17.2%
2023 33.60 21st 30 30.0%
2024 13.79 40th 41 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 84th 140 40.0%
2019 50.09 83rd 193 57.0%
2021 42.55 128th 214 40.2%
2022 27.13 237th 305 22.3%
2023 42.26 179th 296 39.5%
2024 49.15 142nd 306 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.80 349th 512 31.8%
2019 31.33 395th 509 22.4%
2021 43.07 297th 494 39.9%
2022 18.64 469th 512 8.4%
2023 21.26 476th 541 12.0%
2024 31.13 423rd 546 22.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 388th 574 32.4%
2019 26.86 458th 591 22.5%
2021 34.93 399th 591 32.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 84th 140 40.0%
2019 50.09 83rd 193 57.0%
2021 42.55 128th 214 40.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.08 442nd 575 23.1%
2019 32.83 422nd 586 28.0%
2021 38.30 394th 605 34.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.23 63rd 68 7.4%
2024 25.27 62nd 72 13.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.46 78th 229 65.9%
2022 30.33 196th 254 22.8%
2023 29.16 193rd 245 21.2%
2024 41.26 159th 260 38.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pauline South Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.58 474th 574 17.4%
2019 20.53 525th 592 11.3%
2021 29.15 455th 587 22.5%
2022 13.07 558th 596 6.4%
2023 18.47 526th 584 9.9%
2024 19.43 506th 579 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pauline South Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 22 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1989 276 9 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 287 19 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 305 15 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 246 30 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 289 19 1 18 4 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 263 26 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 287 17 2 11 7 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 287 17 2 11 7 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 283 19 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 268 24 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 247 17 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 253 26 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 224 30 1 7 9 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 212 38 4 16 7 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 212 38 4 16 7 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 214 48 2 24 12 n/a n/a 1 301
2005 197 39 2 19 9 n/a n/a 17 283
2006 197 28 1 14 13 n/a n/a 34 287
2007 200 34 3 16 8 n/a n/a 7 268
2008 241 34 2 25 9 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 249 31 3 19 6 n/a n/a 1 309
2010 237 14 4 24 2 2 31 0 314
2011 234 14 2 28 1 3 33 0 315
2012 232 14 4 34 2 2 28 0 316
2013 254 35 2 36 2 2 30 0 361
2014 235 30 3 36 3 0 27 0 334
2015 251 15 2 40 1 0 31 0 340
2016 251 24 3 32 2 0 31 0 343
2017 257 23 1 38 1 0 33 0 353
2018 253 22 1 33 0 0 31 0 340
2019 244 20 1 23 2 0 46 0 336
2020 224 23 1 28 1 0 41 0 318
2021 188 20 3 28 1 0 49 0 289
2022 191 27 1 35 1 0 41 0 296
2023 199 25 2 35 2 0 36 0 299
2024 210 29 0 30 4 0 35 0 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pauline South Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 28.0 19.3 0
1989 290 18.0 16.1 n/a
1990 324 21.7 14.9 0
1991 331 23.3 14.2 n/a
1992 290 20.1 14.4 41.7
1993 331 23.6 14.0 31.1
1994 301 22.2 13.6 27.9
1995 324 25.0 13.0 40.7
1996 324 25.0 13.0 40.7
1997 319 24.9 12.8 44.5
1998 320 25.4 12.6 50.3
1999 281 26.5 10.6 48.8
2000 294 25.9 11.4 55.1
2001 271 25.9 10.5 50.9
2002 277 25.8 10.7 54.5
2003 277 25.8 10.7 54.5
2004 301 26.3 11.4 54.7
2005 283 25.3 11.2 58.6
2006 287 24.8 11.6 66
2007 268 25.2 10.6 56.7
2008 311 24.2 12.9 49.8
2009 309 24.7 12.5 56.8
2010 314 24.9 12.6 58.3
2011 315 25.4 12.4 60
2012 316 29.2 10.8 58.5
2013 361 25.6 14.1 n/a
2014 334 25.6 13.0 69.5
2015 340 26.0 13.0 71.5
2016 343 26.0 13.1 69.7
2017 353 25.1 14.0 69.7
2018 340 24.9 13.6 64.4
2019 336 27.6 12.1 63.4
2020 318 27.6 11.5 64.8
2021 289 24.4 11.8 66.1
2022 296 28.8 10.2 63.5
2023 299 28.4 10.5 69.9
2024 308 27.2 11.3 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pauline South Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 28.0 19.3 0
1989 290 18.0 16.1 n/a
1990 324 21.7 14.9 0
1991 331 23.3 14.2 n/a
1992 290 20.1 14.4 41.7
1993 331 23.6 14.0 31.1
1994 301 22.2 13.6 27.9
1995 324 25.0 13.0 40.7
1996 324 25.0 13.0 40.7
1997 319 24.9 12.8 44.5
1998 320 25.4 12.6 50.3
1999 281 26.5 10.6 48.8
2000 294 25.9 11.4 55.1
2001 271 25.9 10.5 50.9
2002 277 25.8 10.7 54.5
2003 277 25.8 10.7 54.5
2004 301 26.3 11.4 54.7
2005 283 25.3 11.2 58.6
2006 287 24.8 11.6 66
2007 268 25.2 10.6 56.7
2008 311 24.2 12.9 49.8
2009 309 24.7 12.5 56.8
2010 314 24.9 12.6 58.3
2011 315 25.4 12.4 60
2012 316 29.2 10.8 58.5
2013 361 25.6 14.1 n/a
2014 334 25.6 13.0 69.5
2015 340 26.0 13.0 71.5
2016 343 26.0 13.1 69.7
2017 353 25.1 14.0 69.7
2018 340 24.9 13.6 64.4
2019 336 27.6 12.1 63.4
2020 318 27.6 11.5 64.8
2021 289 24.4 11.8 66.1
2022 296 28.8 10.2 63.5
2023 299 28.4 10.5 69.9
2024 308 27.2 11.3 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pauline South Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $620 (6.1%) $9,548 (93.9%) $10,168

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pauline South Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 508th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 542nd of 660 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pauline South Intermediate)40.722.3
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn-Washburn)58.640.6
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pauline South Intermediate)27.315.8
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Auburn-Washburn)46.639
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pauline South Intermediate)37.320.6
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn-Washburn)52.743.8
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pauline South Intermediate)17.615.2
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Auburn-Washburn)36.837.6
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Pauline South Intermediate)27.430.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Auburn-Washburn)46.450.8
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pauline South Intermediate)29.824
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn-Washburn)5141.5
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pauline South Intermediate)24.326.9
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Auburn-Washburn)43.643.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336299
 11%
African American2025
 25%
American Indian22
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2335
 52.2%
Pacific Islander00
White244199
 18.4%
Two or More Races4636
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.4%69.9%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pauline South Intermediate

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Pauline South Intermediate.

Students at Pauline South Intermediate are 68% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Pauline South Intermediate usually go on to attend Washburn Rural High


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