Wood Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Wood Memorial Middle School is a public middle school located in Oakland City, Indiana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the East Gibson School Corporation, which is ranked 144 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Wood Memorial Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.12%) compared to the nearby schools, it underperforms academically. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.2% in 2020-2021 to 26.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools like North Junior High School and Tecumseh Middle School. Additionally, Wood Memorial Middle School's test scores in both English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 38.55% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 35.87% and the state's 41.1-42.6% for individual grades.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.66% in 2022-2023), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, and the increasing chronic absenteeism may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance. Furthermore, Wood Memorial Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years but has generally declined, from a high of 128 out of 494 Indiana middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 266 out of 489 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. These challenges suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's strategies and resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 945 S Franklin St - #A
       Oakland City, IN  47660


(812) 749-4519

District: East Gibson School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,458 Help


Students who attend Wood Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waldo J Wood Memorial High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wood Memorial Middle School ranks worse than 51.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood Memorial Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Wood Memorial Middle School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood Memorial Middle School is $11,458.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wood Memorial Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wood Memorial Middle School 250th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Wood Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

East Gibson School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks East Gibson School Corporation 165th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wood Memorial Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.82 320th 370 13.5%
2006 47.33 250th 375 33.3%
2007 53.95 208th 382 45.5%
2008 72.71 85th 392 78.3%
2009 68.14 125th 423 70.4%
2010 74.75 86th 428 79.9%
2011 55.77 237th 451 47.5%
2012 38.26 333rd 447 25.5%
2013 75.15 80th 444 82.0%
2014 49.37 294th 470 37.4%
2015 54.67 236th 485 51.3%
2016 68.92 128th 494 74.1%
2017 58.48 203rd 472 57.0%
2018 43.21 306th 473 35.3%
2019 34.13 326th 470 30.6%
2021 45.85 265th 483 45.1%
2022 55.52 216th 490 55.9%
2023 45.32 266th 489 45.6%
2024 48.41 250th 485 48.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wood Memorial Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1999 172 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2000 185 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 191 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 174 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 174 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 159 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2005 165 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2006 164 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2007 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 154
2008 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 143
2009 143 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 146
2010 134 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 136
2011 134 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 137
2012 160 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 165
2013 165 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 169
2014 142 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 145
2015 136 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 139
2016 137 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 139
2017 143 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 144
2018 121 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 124
2019 130 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 136
2020 107 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 115
2021 101 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 108
2022 108 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 112
2023 112 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 119
2024 159 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wood Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 189 11.6 16.3 13.2
1998 161 10.7 15.0 14.9
1999 173 10.6 16.3 13.9
2000 188 11.4 16.5 6.9
2001 194 11.0 17.6 14.4
2002 175 10.1 17.3 17.1
2003 175 10.1 17.3 17.1
2004 161 10.6 15.2 16.8
2005 167 10.0 16.7 18
2006 165 10.6 15.6 19.4
2007 154 n/a n/a 25.5
2008 143 10.6 13.5 26.8
2009 146 10.6 13.8 29.9
2010 136 10.6 12.8 36.3
2011 137 11.9 11.5 39.4
2012 165 n/a n/a 41.8
2013 169 18.5 9.1 40.8
2014 145 19.0 7.6 37.2
2015 139 18.0 7.7 40.3
2016 139 10.0 13.9 49.6
2017 144 18.2 7.9 41.7
2018 124 12.5 9.9 41.9
2019 136 16.6 8.1 50.7
2020 115 18.6 6.1 53.9
2021 108 17.6 6.1 41.7
2022 112 12.4 9.0 49.1
2023 119 11.2 10.5 59.7
2024 168 12.5 13.4 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wood Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 189 11.6 16.3 13.2
1998 161 10.7 15.0 14.9
1999 173 10.6 16.3 13.9
2000 188 11.4 16.5 6.9
2001 194 11.0 17.6 14.4
2002 175 10.1 17.3 17.1
2003 175 10.1 17.3 17.1
2004 161 10.6 15.2 16.8
2005 167 10.0 16.7 18
2006 165 10.6 15.6 19.4
2007 154 n/a n/a 25.5
2008 143 10.6 13.5 26.8
2009 146 10.6 13.8 29.9
2010 136 10.6 12.8 36.3
2011 137 11.9 11.5 39.4
2012 165 n/a n/a 41.8
2013 169 18.5 9.1 40.8
2014 145 19.0 7.6 37.2
2015 139 18.0 7.7 40.3
2016 139 10.0 13.9 49.6
2017 144 18.2 7.9 41.7
2018 124 12.5 9.9 41.9
2019 136 16.6 8.1 50.7
2020 115 18.6 6.1 53.9
2021 108 17.6 6.1 41.7
2022 112 12.4 9.0 49.1
2023 119 11.2 10.5 59.7
2024 168 12.5 13.4 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wood Memorial Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $436 (4.8%) $8,624 (95.2%) $9,060
2020 $611 (5.9%) $9,794 (94.1%) $10,405
2021 $765 (6.2%) $11,590 (93.8%) $12,355
2022 $1,062 (9.3%) $10,397 (90.7%) $11,458

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood Memorial Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 326th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 266th of 489 Middle schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wood Memorial Middle School)33.337.5
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Gibson School Corporation)33.337.5
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Wood Memorial Middle School)27.320.3
 7%
   7th Grade Math (East Gibson School Corporation)27.320.3
 7%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wood Memorial Middle School)41.338.9
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Gibson School Corporation)41.338.9
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Wood Memorial Middle School)37.124.1
 13%
   8th Grade Math (East Gibson School Corporation)37.124.1
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students136119
 12.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White130112
 13.8%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%59.7%
 8.9%


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Wood Memorial Middle School ranks 250th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wood Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High

Students at Wood Memorial Middle School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Wood Memorial Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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