Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-8, Woodside 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 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodside Middle School's student population of 1,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,003 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodside 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 Woodside Middle School is 0.46, 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
#887 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside Middle School's ranking?
Woodside Middle School is ranked #887 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Woodside Middle School often compared to?
Woodside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Woodside Middle School?
1,003 students attend Woodside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Woodside Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodside Middle School?
Woodside Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodside Middle School offer ?
Woodside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodside Middle School part of?
Woodside Middle School is part of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District.
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