Serving 215 students in grades 8, Wapakoneta Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wapakoneta Jr. High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Wapakoneta Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wapakoneta Jr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1712 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wapakoneta Jr. High School's ranking?
Wapakoneta Jr. High School is ranked #1712 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Wapakoneta Jr. High School?
215 students attend Wapakoneta Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wapakoneta Jr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapakoneta Jr. High School?
Wapakoneta Jr. High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wapakoneta Jr. High School offer ?
Wapakoneta Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Wapakoneta Jr. High School part of?
Wapakoneta Jr. High School is part of Wapakoneta City School District.
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