Wawasee Community School Corp School District
School District · Syracuse, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#77 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,748
+$1,386 vs Indiana median
District size
2,759 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Wawasee Community School Corp ranks #77 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Wawasee Community School Corp's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Milford Elementary School (8.4/10), North Webster Elementary School (8.3/10), and Syracuse Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wawasee Community School Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wawasee Community School Corp
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 | Milford Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | North Webster Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Syracuse Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Wawasee Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Wawasee High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wawasee Community School Corp
Wawasee Community School Corp is a Syracuse, Indiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,759 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $13,748 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Wawasee Community School Corp is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Milford Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Wawasee Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wawasee Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wawasee Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Wawasee Community School Corp
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Syracuse
- Total Enrollment
- 2,759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- District spending per student
- $13,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wawasee Community School Corp?
Wawasee Community School Corp 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 Wawasee Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Wawasee Community School Corp is 7.0/10. 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 Wawasee Community School Corp?
Wawasee Community School Corp's district-level spending was $13,748 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 Wawasee Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wawasee Community School Corp is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wawasee Community School Corp?
Milford Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wawasee Community School Corp with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Wawasee Community School Corp?
Across schools in Wawasee Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wawasee Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Wawasee Community School Corp has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.7%
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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