Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Whitko 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Whitko Middle School?
339 students attend Whitko Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whitko Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitko Middle School?
Whitko Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitko Middle School offer ?
Whitko Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whitko Middle School part of?
Whitko Middle School is part of Whitko Community School Corporation School District.
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