Wawasee Middle School

Wawasee Community School Corp
9850 N SR 13
Syracuse, IN 46567
608 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wawasee Middle School is a public institution located in Syracuse, Indiana, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, the school is situated in the heart of the lake region, drawing students from the surrounding Syracuse and Milford areas. The facility is designed to support the academic and social development of early adolescents, fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal growth during the critical middle school transition years.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Wawasee Middle School is known for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school plays an active role in the local community, often reflecting the values of the broader Wawasee district, which focuses on preparing students for success in high school and beyond. With its focus on technology integration and collaborative learning, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
608
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    520 (85.5%)
  • Hispanic
    64 (10.5%)
  • Black
    11 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Wawasee Community School Corp
Phone: (574)457-8839
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 250
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 6 198
Grade 7 216
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio
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