Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8, Woodside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodside Middle School serves the northern part of the Fort Wayne, IN school district, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodside Middle School's student population of 1,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,032 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Woodside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodside Middle School is 0.50, 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
#826 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
69%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside Middle School's ranking?
Woodside Middle School is ranked #826 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Woodside Middle School often compared to?
Woodside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Woodside Middle School?
1,032 students attend Woodside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Woodside Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodside Middle School?
Woodside Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodside Middle School offer ?
Woodside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodside Middle School part of?
Woodside Middle School is part of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District.
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