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Western Wayne Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 751 students in Western Wayne Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Western Wayne Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
751 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Western Wayne Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
135,515 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
699 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
45
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,573 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,390 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,573
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,390
$12,780
Best Western Wayne Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Wayne Schools School District?
Western Wayne Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 751 students.
What is the rank of Western Wayne Schools School District?
Western Wayne Schools School District is ranked #286 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Wayne Schools School District?
93% of Western Wayne Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Wayne Schools School District?
Western Wayne Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Western Wayne Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,390 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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