Middle Schools in East Gibson School Corporation

The East Gibson School Corporation in Indiana has only one middle school, Wood Memorial Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1 could be potential strengths, the data suggests it is facing significant challenges, particularly in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors.

Wood Memorial Middle School's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math for the 2023-2024 school year were below the district and state averages, and the school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 216 out of 490 Indiana middle schools in 2021-2022 to 250 out of 485 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (59.66%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the low student-teacher ratio at Wood Memorial Middle School could be a potential asset, the declining proficiency rates and statewide ranking suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The school's challenges, particularly in the areas of academic performance and socioeconomic factors, will require a closer examination of the school's practices and the implementation of strategies to support student learning and achievement.