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#1376 of 1,823 schools in IN
Wabash Middle School
Middle School · Wabash City Schools · Wabash, IN
A Wabash City Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Colerain St, Wabash, IN 46992
- Math 26% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wabash Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wabash 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wabash City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wabash Middle School is listed in Wabash City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wabash Middle School
Wabash Middle School is a public middle school in Wabash, IN, part of Wabash City Schools, serving approximately 435 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wabash Middle School
What grades does Wabash Middle School serve?
Wabash Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wabash Middle School?
Wabash Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabash Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabash Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wabash Middle School rank in IN?
Wabash Middle School ranks #1,376 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wabash Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wabash Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wabash Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wabash Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wabash Middle School a charter school?
No, Wabash Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wabash Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wabash Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wabash Middle School?
59.3% of students at Wabash 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (260) 563-4137
- 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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