Wapakoneta Junior High School
Tel:
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta Junior High School serves 234 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wapakoneta Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wapakoneta Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wapakoneta Junior High School's student population of 234 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 234 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Wapakoneta Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wapakoneta Junior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1621 out of 3255 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 63% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 94% | 70% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.48 |
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School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Wapakoneta City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wapakoneta Junior High School is Wapakoneta High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wapakoneta Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wapakoneta Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wapakoneta Wapakoneta High School Grades: 9-12 | 845 students
0.1 miles
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200 0.1 9-12 845 - Wapakoneta Wapakoneta Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 987 students
0.2 miles
900 N Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900 0.2 PK-4 987 - Wapakoneta Wapakoneta Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 730 students
0.8 miles
400 W Harrison St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100 0.8 5-7 730 - Lima Cridersville Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 315 students
5.7 miles
501 Reichelderfer Road
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000 5.7 PK-4 315 - Lima Elmwood Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 529 students
7.0 miles
4295 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8090 7.0 K-3 529
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