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#807 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 44% in state
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
High School · East Gibson School Corporation · Oakland City, IN
An East Gibson School Corporation high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
943 Franklin St, Oakland City, IN 47660
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waldo J Wood Memorial High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waldo J Wood Memorial High 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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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
$53,791
Median home value
$132,600
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Gibson School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waldo J Wood Memorial High is listed in East Gibson School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waldo J Wood Memorial High
Waldo J Wood Memorial High is a public high school in Oakland City, IN, part of East Gibson School Corporation, serving approximately 200 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldo J Wood Memorial High
What grades does Waldo J Wood Memorial High serve?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo J Wood Memorial High is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waldo J Wood Memorial High rank in IN?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High ranks #807 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Waldo J Wood Memorial High's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldo J Wood Memorial High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Waldo J Wood Memorial High a charter school?
No, Waldo J Wood Memorial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldo J Wood Memorial High a Title I school?
No, Waldo J Wood Memorial High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
46.0% of students at Waldo J Wood Memorial High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (812) 749-4757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47660)
- 4,819
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47660; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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