Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Wainwright Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wainwright Middle School's student population of 311 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wainwright Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wainwright Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wainwright Middle School's ranking?
Wainwright Middle School is ranked #1165 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wainwright Middle School often compared to?
Wainwright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Middle School, Battle Ground Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wainwright Middle School?
311 students attend Wainwright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wainwright Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wainwright Middle School?
Wainwright Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wainwright Middle School offer ?
Wainwright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wainwright Middle School part of?
Wainwright Middle School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
It is a great school.
2 2/14/2007
If your child is labeled emotionally or learning disabled, this is not the school for you. The principal and counselor rarely assist those students.
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