Wa-Nee Community Schools School District
School District · Nappanee, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,857
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,857
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#40 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,677
+$315 vs Indiana median
District size
2,857 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Wa-Nee Community Schools ranks #40 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Wa-Nee Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Wood Middle School (9.0/10), Nappanee Elementary School (7.7/10), and Wakarusa Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wa-Nee Community Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Wood Middle School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Nappanee Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Wakarusa Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodview Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | North Wood High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wa-Nee Community Schools
Wa-Nee Community Schools is a Nappanee, Indiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,857 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $12,677 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Wa-Nee Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Wood Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wa-Nee Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 70.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Nappanee
- Total Enrollment
- 2,857
- Teachers (FTE)
- 197
- District spending per student
- $12,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Wa-Nee Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wa-Nee Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Wa-Nee Community Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Wa-Nee Community Schools's district-level spending was $12,677 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wa-Nee Community Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
North Wood Middle School is the highest-rated school in Wa-Nee Community Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Across schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wa-Nee Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Wa-Nee Community Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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