Serving 608 students in grades 6-8, Wawasee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wawasee Middle School serves the eastern part of Syracuse, IN, covering an area of approximately 70.6 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wawasee Middle School's student population of 608 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Student-Centered, Learning-Focused, Community-Rooted
School Rankings
Wawasee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wawasee Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wawasee Middle School's ranking?
Wawasee Middle School is ranked #1273 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wawasee Middle School?
608 students attend Wawasee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wawasee Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wawasee Middle School?
Wawasee Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wawasee Middle School offer ?
Wawasee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wawasee Middle School part of?
Wawasee Middle School is part of Wawasee Community School Corp School District.
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