Best High Schools in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

High schools
2
Students
2,969
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in West Southwest 3, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Washburn Rural High

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students

2. Topeka West High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

Middle schools
2
Students
1,379
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in West Southwest 3, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Washburn Rural Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students

2. Marjorie French Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,206
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in West Southwest 3, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wanamaker Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students

2. Whitson Elem

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

3. Mccarter Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

4. Mcclure Elem

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students

5. Mceachron Elem

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

6. Topeka Collegiate School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Topeka Collegiate School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS has a total population of 4,273 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

6,554

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

18.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,384 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

How many schools are in West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS?

West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,554 students in total.

How do schools in West Southwest 3 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in West Southwest 3 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in West Southwest 3 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Southwest 3?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

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Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Central Topeka 2, Topeka, KS

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Southeast 1, Topeka, KS

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South Southeast 3, Topeka, KS

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
East Topeka, Topeka, KS

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oread, Lawrence, KS

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Prairie-Piper-KC-KS, Kansas City, KS

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
I-435 West KC-KS, Kansas City, KS

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations