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#1052 of 1,823 schools in IN
Northfield Jr-sr High School
High School · Msd Wabash County Schools · Wabash, IN
A Msd Wabash County Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
154 W 200 N, Wabash, IN 46992
- Math 35% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northfield Jr-sr High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northfield Jr-sr High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,500
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$697/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46992; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Southwood Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
| White's Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Msd Wabash County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northfield Jr-sr High School is listed in MSD Wabash County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northfield Jr-sr High School
Northfield Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Wabash, IN, part of Msd Wabash County Schools, serving approximately 437 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,052 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northfield Jr-sr High School
What grades does Northfield Jr-sr High School serve?
Northfield Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northfield Jr-sr High School?
Northfield Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Jr-sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Jr-sr High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northfield Jr-sr High School rank in IN?
Northfield Jr-sr High School ranks #1,052 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Northfield Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northfield Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Northfield Jr-sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northfield Jr-sr High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northfield Jr-sr High School a charter school?
No, Northfield Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northfield Jr-sr High School a Title I school?
No, Northfield Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northfield Jr-sr High School?
44.6% of students at Northfield Jr-sr High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (260) 563-8050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 46992)
- 16,475
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 46992; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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