Wabash City Schools School District
School District · Wabash, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,517
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,517
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#241 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,562
+$200 vs Indiana median
District size
1,517 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
Wabash City Schools ranks #241 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Wabash City Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are O J Neighbours Elementary School (7.8/10), Wabash Middle School (6.3/10), and Wabash High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wabash City Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wabash City Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O J Neighbours Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Wabash Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Wabash High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wabash City Schools
Wabash City Schools is a Wabash, Indiana school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,517 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $12,562 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Wabash City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is O J Neighbours Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wabash City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wabash City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wabash City Schools with test data.
Schools in Wabash City Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Wabash
- Total Enrollment
- 1,517
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- District spending per student
- $12,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wabash City Schools?
Wabash City Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Wabash City Schools?
The average composite rating for Wabash City Schools is 5.7/10. 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 Wabash City Schools?
Wabash City Schools's district-level spending was $12,562 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 Wabash City Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wabash City Schools is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wabash City Schools?
O J Neighbours Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wabash City Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wabash City Schools?
Across schools in Wabash City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wabash City Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Wabash City Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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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