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#1410 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 41% in state

Wapakoneta Middle School

Middle School · Wapakoneta City · Wapakoneta, OH

A Wapakoneta City middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 W Harrison St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

  • Math 69% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$12,079
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Wapakoneta Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wapakoneta 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,192/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wapakoneta), 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

$72,965

Median home value

$181,700

Median rent

$846/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wapakoneta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.52–120.8 mi849Compare →
Wapakoneta Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified5.680.8 mi215Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wapakoneta City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wapakoneta Middle School is listed in Wapakoneta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wapakoneta Middle School

Wapakoneta Middle School is a public middle school in Wapakoneta, OH, part of Wapakoneta City, serving approximately 646 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wapakoneta Middle School

What grades does Wapakoneta Middle School serve?

Wapakoneta Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Wapakoneta Middle School?

Wapakoneta Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wapakoneta Middle School rank in OH?

Wapakoneta Middle School ranks #1,410 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Wapakoneta Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wapakoneta Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wapakoneta Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wapakoneta Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wapakoneta Middle School a charter school?

No, Wapakoneta Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wapakoneta Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wapakoneta Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wapakoneta Middle School?

44.6% of students at Wapakoneta 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
646
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Auglaize County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 45895)
17,983
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
42
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 · 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.
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 45895; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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