Very Good
#568 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 31% in state
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Middle School · School Town of Munster · Munster, IN
A School Town of Munster middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
8650 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321
- Math 58% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilbur Wright Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilbur Wright Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Munster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,764
Median home value
$312,000
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Highland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Memorial JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Schrum Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 261 | 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.
School Town of Munster
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilbur Wright Middle School is listed in School Town of Munster; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilbur Wright Middle School
Wilbur Wright Middle School is a public middle school in Munster, IN, part of School Town of Munster, serving approximately 943 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilbur Wright Middle School
What grades does Wilbur Wright Middle School serve?
Wilbur Wright Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilbur Wright Middle School?
Wilbur Wright Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Wright Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Wright Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilbur Wright Middle School rank in IN?
Wilbur Wright Middle School ranks #568 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wilbur Wright Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilbur Wright Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wilbur Wright Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilbur Wright Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilbur Wright Middle School a charter school?
No, Wilbur Wright Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilbur Wright Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wilbur Wright Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilbur Wright Middle School?
20.9% of students at Wilbur Wright 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
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (219) 836-6260
- Area population (ZIP 46321)
- 23,733
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 46321; 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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