Wapakoneta Junior High

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Wapakoneta Junior High ranks 331 st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wapakoneta Junior High is a public middle school in Wapakoneta, Ohio, serving 247 students in grade 8. The school is part of the Wapakoneta City School District, which is ranked 314 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wapakoneta Junior High consistently outperforms the state average in Ohio State Tests across subjects like Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts for 8th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 73.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also stands out with an exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 55.9%. While the school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism from 30.9% in 2021-2022 to 19.7% in 2023-2024, it is still higher than the state average and nearby schools like Anna Middle School (9.5% in 2023-2024).

Wapakoneta Junior High performs well compared to nearby schools in the region, outranking Allen East Middle School and St. Marys Middle School in the state-wide SchoolDigger rankings. The school's spending per student ($4,491 in 2018-2019) is lower than nearby schools like Bath Middle School ($8,063) and Shawnee Middle School ($9,648), which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance despite the lower funding.

Detail:

Public 8

1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895-9375

(419) 739-2900

District: Wapakoneta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Students who attend Wapakoneta Junior High usually attend:

Alternative:

Wapakoneta High School

Feeder schools for Wapakoneta Junior High:

Elementary:	Cridersville Elementary School
	Wapakoneta Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Compare Details Wapakoneta Junior High ranks better than 68.4% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.97. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wapakoneta Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapakoneta Junior High 331^st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Wapakoneta Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Wapakoneta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapakoneta City 314^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wapakoneta Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	69.39	373^rd	989	62.3%
2013	68.15	416^th	1001	58.4%
2014	63.75	480^th	1008	52.4%
2015	45.63	642^nd	1035	38.0%
2016	62.33	448^th	1050	57.3%
2017	63.72	440^th	1038	57.6%
2018	60.10	456^th	1010	54.9%
2019	74.83	257^th	1050	75.5%
2021	70.77	316^th	1037	69.5%
2022	61.10	426^th	1017	58.1%
2023	61.89	445^th	1048	57.5%
2024	69.97	331^st	1046	68.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.66	398^th	590	32.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	57.92	421^st	924	54.4%
2019	72.50	231^st	945	75.6%
2021	62.33	327^th	923	64.6%
2022	57.76	383^rd	947	59.6%
2023	51.65	487^th	974	50.0%
2024	62.45	373^rd	989	62.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	57.90	426^th	897	52.5%
2019	76.07	229^th	917	75.0%
2021	77.11	184^th	910	79.8%
2022	50.88	500^th	925	45.9%
2023	51.58	513^th	943	45.6%
2024	64.23	358^th	942	62.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	22.79	562^nd	643	12.6%
2019	53.31	255^th	658	61.2%
2021	36.81	346^th	576	39.9%
2022	27.20	444^th	565	21.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	51.70	495^th	916	46.0%
2019	69.58	299^th	933	68.0%
2021	54.44	445^th	924	51.8%
2022	61.57	361^st	946	61.8%
2023	67.28	315^th	963	67.3%
2024	69.22	299^th	958	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	38.56	524^th	781	32.9%
2019	62.82	300^th	796	62.3%
2021	56.02	357^th	781	54.3%
2022	46.58	448^th	809	44.6%
2023	44.89	481^st	805	40.2%
2024	55.38	366^th	795	54.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wapakoneta Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	215	0	0	1	1	0	3	220
2012	216	1	2	2	0	0	2	223
2013	229	1	1	1	0	0	4	236
2014	213	0	1	2	0	0	3	219
2015	246	1	0	1	0	0	2	250
2016	193	0	5	3	1	1	7	210
2017	231	3	1	3	0	0	5	243
2018	219	1	2	8	1	0	3	234
2019	243	2	2	7	0	0	1	255
2020	231	0	1	6	0	1	5	244
2021	203	2	1	3	0	1	3	213
2022	251	1	1	4	0	0	10	267
2023	238	2	0	4	0	0	3	247

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 Wapakoneta Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	220	9.0	24.2	0
2012	223	9.3	23.9	0
2013	236	8.3	28.2	0
2014	219	8.5	25.6	0
2015	250	n/a	n/a	0
2016	210	10.0	21.0	0
2017	243	7.7	31.2	n/a
2018	234	8.7	26.6	n/a
2019	255	9.0	28.2	n/a
2020	244	11.1	21.8	n/a
2021	213	7.9	26.7	n/a
2022	267	8.2	32.5	n/a
2023	247	11.2	21.9	n/a

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 Wapakoneta Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	220	9.0	24.2	0
2012	223	9.3	23.9	0
2013	236	8.3	28.2	0
2014	219	8.5	25.6	0
2015	250	n/a	n/a	0
2016	210	10.0	21.0	0
2017	243	7.7	31.2	n/a
2018	234	8.7	26.6	n/a
2019	255	9.0	28.2	n/a
2020	244	11.1	21.8	n/a
2021	213	7.9	26.7	n/a
2022	267	8.2	32.5	n/a
2023	247	11.2	21.9	n/a

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 Wapakoneta Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$4,491
2022	$2,631
2023	$3,086

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wapakoneta Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 257^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 445^th of 1048 Middle schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Wapakoneta Junior High)	80.1	65	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Wapakoneta City)	80.1	65	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wapakoneta Junior High)	71.3	60.1	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wapakoneta City)	71.3	60.1	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wapakoneta Junior High)	64.2	53.8	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wapakoneta City)	64.2	53.8	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Wapakoneta Junior High)	100	98.7	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Wapakoneta City)	71.9	60.8	11.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	255	247	3.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	238	2.1%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

Schools Near Wapakoneta Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Wapakoneta Junior High	Public	8	1 Redskin Trl	Wapakoneta	45895	Auglaize County	Wapakoneta City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 739-2900	247	11	21.9		238 (96.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	70	331^st of 1046 public middle schools	68.4%		61.9	445^th of 1048 public middle schools	57.5%	114		73.8				57.7				52.2	100.0	$3,086
Wapakoneta Middle School	Public	5-8	400 W Harrison St	Wapakoneta	45895	Auglaize County	Wapakoneta City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 739-5100	674	32	21.0	40.2%	644 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	75.6	247^th of 1046 public middle schools	76.4%		79.8	195^th of 1048 public middle schools	81.4%	52	84.2		73.9	68.0	71.4		75.0	54.6	78.1		100.0	$10,441
Shawnee Middle School	Public	5-8	3235 Zurmehly Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 998-8057	727	42	17.3	29.8%	590 (81.2%)	35 (4.8%)	27 (3.7%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.4%)	81.6	166^th of 1046 public middle schools	84.1%		81	175^th of 1048 public middle schools	83.3%	9	78.8	87.4	85.4	63.8	60.8	68.1	86.9	73.0	78.5	68.9	100.0	$11,065
St. Marys Middle School	Public	6-8	2250 St Rt 66 N	Saint Marys	45885	Auglaize County	St Marys City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 394-2112	454	23	20.1	80.2%	418 (92.1%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (4.0%)	63.4	418^th of 1046 public middle schools	60.0%		64.5	408^th of 1048 public middle schools	61.1%	10		67.1		55.8	54.3	53.8		52.9	61.6	57.0	100.0	$11,224
Spencerville Middle School	Public	5-8	2500 Wisher Dr	Spencerville	45887	Allen County	Spencerville Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 647-4112	304	20	15.2		284 (93.4%)	5 (1.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.6%)	81.7	165^th of 1046 public middle schools	84.2%		76	255^th of 1048 public middle schools	75.7%	90	89.1	75.0	92.1	71.4	80.8	66.0	89.1	67.9	79.7	62.3	100.0	$10,401
Lima West Middle School	Public	7-8	503 N Cable Rd	Lima	45805	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3150	352	52	6.7		142 (40.3%)	122 (34.7%)	20 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (19.3%)	8.7	944^th of 1046 public middle schools	9.8%		13.1	882^nd of 1048 public middle schools	15.8%	62		23.4			15.5	3.2			18.9	16.8	43.5	$13,865
Lima North Middle School	Public	5-6	1135 N West St	Lima	45801	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3100	308	26	12.8		113 (36.7%)	98 (31.8%)	23 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (23.7%)								(n/a)	31.1		17.2	20.4			34.0	18.7				$13,217
Anna Middle School	Public	6-8	1 McRill Way	Anna	45302	Shelby County	Anna Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 394-4251	259	11	23.5		241 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)	87.6	93^rd of 1046 public middle schools	91.1%		85.6	108^th of 1048 public middle schools	89.7%	15		87.9		77.2	81.9	64.7		76.1	91.8	67.0	100.0	$2,693
Elida Middle School	Public	6-8	4500 Sunnydale St	Elida	45807	Allen County	Elida Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 331-2505	537	29	18.5	59.4%	347 (64.6%)	79 (14.7%)	39 (7.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.5%)	74.1	269^th of 1046 public middle schools	74.3%		77.5	231^st of 1048 public middle schools	78.0%	38		79.4		64.5	64.1	61.5		66.4	69.9	51.8	100.0	$11,101
Bath Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Bible Rd	Lima	45801	Allen County	Bath Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 221-1839	415	23	17.7	42.7%	362 (87.2%)	18 (4.3%)	17 (4.1%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	86.7	102^nd of 1046 public middle schools	90.2%		86.8	91^st of 1048 public middle schools	91.3%	11		88.8		69.0	79.7	67.0		79.8	80.4	72.8	100.0	$10,654

Frequently Asked Questions about Wapakoneta Junior High

How many students attend Wapakoneta Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Wapakoneta Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Wapakoneta Junior High?

Students at Wapakoneta Junior High are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Wapakoneta Junior High a good school?

Wapakoneta Junior High ranks 331^st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wapakoneta Junior High in?

Wapakoneta City

What high school do graduates of Wapakoneta Junior High attend?

Students who attend Wapakoneta Junior High usually go on to attend Wapakoneta High School

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