Serving 202 students in grades 4-5, W C Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)83%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend W C Mills Elementary School?
202 students attend W C Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of W C Mills Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W C Mills Elementary School?
W C Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does W C Mills Elementary School offer ?
W C Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is W C Mills Elementary School part of?
W C Mills Elementary School is part of Wabash City Schools School District.
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