North Wood Middle School

653 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Wood Middle School, located at 301 N. Elkhart in Wakarusa, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for the Wa-Nee Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social development gap between elementary school and the more rigorous environment of high school. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, the institution focuses on equipping students in grades 6 through 8 with the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, North Wood Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors. With a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students to become productive, responsible members of the Wakarusa community and beyond.

653

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Wood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	66
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
543 (83.2%)
Hispanic
66 (10.1%)
Two or More
26 (4.0%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	Wa-Nee Community Schools
Phone:	(574)862-2710
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 6 220

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 226

Grade 9 1