Wilbur Wright Middle School

8650 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 915 students in grades 6-8, Wilbur Wright Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilbur Wright Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Wilbur Wright Middle School's student population of 915 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
915 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilbur Wright Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur Wright Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#291 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
36%
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59%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
14%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
48%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilbur Wright Middle School's ranking?
Wilbur Wright Middle School is ranked #291 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wilbur Wright Middle School often compared to?
Wilbur Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Munster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Wright Middle School?
915 students attend Wilbur Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wilbur Wright Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur Wright Middle School?
Wilbur Wright Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilbur Wright Middle School offer ?
Wilbur Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wilbur Wright Middle School part of?
Wilbur Wright Middle School is part of School Town Of Munster School District.

School Reviews

5   12/19/2014
This school is excellent. A lot of people say that their middle school years were terrible but this isn't really true for me. Wilber Wright offers so many extracurricular activities, that nobody is left out if they don't like their classes. Their arts programs are running steady even if we keep getting new teachers every couple years... The only think you might not like about this school is that it still is middle school. There are still fights, still weird two day relationships, some mean teachers (most of them are cool though!) and you get pushed a lot. Oh, and there are always a lot of lunch detentions!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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