Excellent
#79 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 4% in state
North Wood Middle School
Middle School · Wa-nee Community Schools · Wakarusa, IN
A Wa-nee Community Schools middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 N Elkhart Box 367, Wakarusa, IN 46573
- Math 67% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Wood Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Wood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,375
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Order Mennonite Garden SpotPrivate · tuition | 3.6 | 1–8 | 1.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Wabash SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Pine ViewPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 1–8 | 3.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| PineviewPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 1–8 | 3.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wa-nee Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Wood Middle School is listed in Wa-Nee Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Wood Middle School
North Wood Middle School is a public middle school in Wakarusa, IN, part of Wa-nee Community Schools, serving approximately 657 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Wood Middle School
What grades does North Wood Middle School serve?
North Wood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Wood Middle School?
North Wood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wood Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Wood Middle School rank in IN?
North Wood Middle School ranks #79 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is North Wood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Wood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Wood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Wood Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Wood Middle School a charter school?
No, North Wood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Wood Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Wood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Wood Middle School?
36.4% of students at North Wood Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (574) 862-2710
- Area population (ZIP 46573)
- 3,943
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46573; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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