Washburn Rural Middle School in Topeka, Kansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washburn Rural Middle School is a rural public school in Topeka, Kansas that is part of Auburn-washburn Usd 437. It serves 967 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 7 - 8

967 Students

72 Teachers

5620 SW 61st St

Topeka, KS 66619 View local requests

http://www.wrms.net

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Washburn Rural Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Campbell

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Mrs. Jones

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Washburn Rural Middle School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

20%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Washburn Rural Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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