Wilbur Wright Middle School

990 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilbur Wright Middle School, located in Munster, Indiana, serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly regarded School Town of Munster district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, consistently maintaining high performance ratings within the state. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities, including world languages, performing arts, and technology-based courses.

Beyond the classroom, Wilbur Wright Middle School fosters a well-rounded student experience by offering an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, academic clubs, and student organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to Munster High School, the institution remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to high standards of character development and scholastic achievement.

990

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilbur Wright Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	266
Black	85
Asian	78
Two or More	49
American Indian	3

White
509 (51.4%)
Hispanic
266 (26.9%)
Black
85 (8.6%)
Asian
78 (7.9%)
Two or More
49 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School Town of Munster
Phone:	(219)836-6260
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 349

Grade 7 318

Grade 8 323