Wauseon Middle School

Summary:

Wauseon Middle School is a public middle school serving around 410 students in grades 6-8 in Wauseon, Ohio, which is part of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests, with strong academic performance across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 81.5% proficiency in 8th grade Science (vs. 62.1% state average), 74.6% proficiency in 6th grade Math (vs. 50.1% state average), and 69.1% proficiency in 7th grade English Language Arts (vs. 61.7% state average).

Wauseon Middle School's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 51-59 out of 239-249 Ohio middle schools in the past 3 years, which is a notable strength compared to the school's overall ranking in the 200s. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities is an area of concern, with the school ranking in the bottom 430-481 out of 563-590 Ohio middle schools in this subgroup. Additionally, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students is relatively low, at 249 out of 521 Ohio middle schools, suggesting room for improvement in challenging and supporting its highest-performing students.

Compared to some nearby higher-performing schools, such as Anthony Wayne Junior High, Fallen Timbers Middle, and Liberty Center Middle, Wauseon Middle School's performance is generally on par or slightly below. These schools tend to have higher overall rankings and stronger test scores, particularly in math and science. Wauseon Middle School's spending per student of $8,059 in 2018-2019 is also lower than some of these higher-performing schools, which may indicate a need for additional resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 940 E Oak St
       Wauseon, OH  43567-1605


(419) 335-2701

District: Wauseon Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Wauseon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wauseon High School

Feeder schools for Wauseon Middle School:

Elementary:    Wauseon Elementary School
    Wauseon Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wauseon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauseon Middle School 279th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Wauseon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Wauseon Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauseon Exempted Village 234th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wauseon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.22 192nd 400 52.0%
2005 61.86 300th 692 56.6%
2006 80.28 98th 732 86.6%
2007 74.78 206th 837 75.4%
2008 74.85 203rd 835 75.7%
2009 75.15 218th 858 74.6%
2010 79.61 144th 895 83.9%
2011 83.54 69th 925 92.5%
2012 82.46 80th 989 91.9%
2013 81.41 96th 1001 90.4%
2014 78.11 168th 1008 83.3%
2015 75.83 225th 1035 78.3%
2016 81.34 162nd 1050 84.6%
2017 78.62 193rd 1038 81.4%
2018 78.18 195th 1010 80.7%
2019 80.67 172nd 1050 83.6%
2021 77.87 216th 1037 79.2%
2022 76.60 227th 1017 77.7%
2023 72.91 291st 1048 72.2%
2024 73.45 279th 1046 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.44 481st 590 18.5%
2024 28.06 430th 563 23.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.13 84th 924 90.9%
2019 83.25 77th 945 91.9%
2021 79.18 126th 923 86.3%
2022 67.41 260th 947 72.5%
2023 71.69 225th 974 76.9%
2024 70.84 266th 989 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 246th 897 72.6%
2019 77.32 209th 917 77.2%
2021 76.17 200th 910 78.0%
2022 76.43 203rd 925 78.1%
2023 66.26 346th 943 63.3%
2024 70.25 288th 942 69.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 208th 643 67.7%
2019 63.18 156th 658 76.3%
2021 68.64 101st 576 82.5%
2022 64.85 109th 565 80.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 249th 521 52.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.06 136th 916 85.2%
2019 83.27 112th 933 88.0%
2021 75.40 205th 924 77.8%
2022 73.15 235th 946 75.2%
2023 75.04 220th 963 77.2%
2024 73.03 239th 958 75.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.51 28th 192 85.4%
2019 79.59 36th 222 83.8%
2021 74.20 50th 228 78.1%
2022 73.51 59th 247 76.1%
2023 76.38 44th 249 82.3%
2024 74.39 51st 239 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wauseon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.32 213th 781 72.7%
2019 77.97 150th 796 81.2%
2021 73.45 187th 781 76.1%
2022 70.62 221st 809 72.7%
2023 63.72 299th 805 62.9%
2024 62.96 295th 795 62.9%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wauseon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 473 7 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1989 478 8 5 57 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1990 502 5 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 529 4 4 45 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 510 4 4 58 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 538 1 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 543 0 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 562 1 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 562 1 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 545 3 1 54 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 556 2 5 48 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1999 566 1 8 54 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 442 0 8 40 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 445 0 7 44 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 432 4 4 50 1 n/a n/a 3 494
2003 432 4 4 50 1 n/a n/a 3 494
2004 414 5 6 39 1 n/a n/a 2 467
2005 408 5 4 42 0 n/a n/a 6 465
2006 392 6 7 52 0 n/a n/a 8 465
2007 424 6 6 45 1 n/a n/a 18 500
2008 439 9 8 52 1 n/a n/a 20 529
2009 415 7 6 44 0 n/a n/a 20 492
2010 397 5 4 52 1 n/a n/a 21 480
2011 368 5 1 45 1 0 21 0 441
2012 365 4 1 49 1 0 17 0 437
2013 338 5 2 59 0 0 18 0 422
2014 342 5 5 72 0 0 19 0 443
2015 329 6 5 88 1 0 5 0 434
2016 310 0 6 83 1 0 7 0 407
2017 313 1 5 88 1 0 10 0 418
2018 314 3 6 91 0 0 13 0 427
2019 312 3 2 99 1 0 14 0 431
2020 323 2 2 94 1 0 11 0 433
2021 320 1 2 103 1 0 8 0 435
2022 324 1 2 103 1 0 9 0 440
2023 303 2 1 94 1 0 9 0 410

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 Wauseon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 29.0 18.7 0
1989 548 31.0 17.6 n/a
1990 571 30.0 19.0 n/a
1991 582 32.9 17.6 n/a
1992 576 28.6 20.1 14.6
1993 588 27.0 21.8 14.3
1994 584 30.0 19.5 12.7
1995 608 31.0 19.6 10.5
1996 608 31.0 19.6 10.5
1997 603 30.0 20.1 12.6
1998 611 31.0 19.7 11.8
1999 629 32.0 19.7 18.1
2000 490 24.0 20.4 17.8
2001 496 24.0 20.7 18.3
2002 494 28.5 17.3 21.6
2003 494 28.5 17.3 21.6
2004 467 29.0 16.1 18.1
2005 465 29.4 15.8 24.2
2006 465 29.7 15.7 21.9
2007 500 30.0 16.7 24.5
2008 529 29.0 18.2 n/a
2009 492 30.0 16.4 30.7
2010 480 28.0 17.1 40.3
2011 441 28.5 15.4 87.8
2012 437 25.5 17.1 89.5
2013 422 26.5 15.9 93.1
2014 443 22.8 19.4 80.6
2015 434 n/a n/a 78.3
2016 407 26.0 15.6 84
2017 418 27.0 15.4 81.6
2018 427 27.0 15.7 84.5
2019 431 25.0 17.1 76.8
2020 433 48.2 8.9 82.4
2021 435 26.0 16.6 n/a
2022 440 26.0 16.8 n/a
2023 410 24.5 16.7 72.7

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 Wauseon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 29.0 18.7 0
1989 548 31.0 17.6 n/a
1990 571 30.0 19.0 n/a
1991 582 32.9 17.6 n/a
1992 576 28.6 20.1 14.6
1993 588 27.0 21.8 14.3
1994 584 30.0 19.5 12.7
1995 608 31.0 19.6 10.5
1996 608 31.0 19.6 10.5
1997 603 30.0 20.1 12.6
1998 611 31.0 19.7 11.8
1999 629 32.0 19.7 18.1
2000 490 24.0 20.4 17.8
2001 496 24.0 20.7 18.3
2002 494 28.5 17.3 21.6
2003 494 28.5 17.3 21.6
2004 467 29.0 16.1 18.1
2005 465 29.4 15.8 24.2
2006 465 29.7 15.7 21.9
2007 500 30.0 16.7 24.5
2008 529 29.0 18.2 n/a
2009 492 30.0 16.4 30.7
2010 480 28.0 17.1 40.3
2011 441 28.5 15.4 87.8
2012 437 25.5 17.1 89.5
2013 422 26.5 15.9 93.1
2014 443 22.8 19.4 80.6
2015 434 n/a n/a 78.3
2016 407 26.0 15.6 84
2017 418 27.0 15.4 81.6
2018 427 27.0 15.7 84.5
2019 431 25.0 17.1 76.8
2020 433 48.2 8.9 82.4
2021 435 26.0 16.6 n/a
2022 440 26.0 16.8 n/a
2023 410 24.5 16.7 72.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wauseon Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,059
2022 $9,936
2023 $10,040

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wauseon 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 172nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 291st of 1048 Middle schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wauseon Middle School)85.165.3
 19.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wauseon Exempted Village)85.165.3
 19.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wauseon Middle School)76.163.6
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wauseon Exempted Village)76.163.6
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wauseon Middle School)76.462.5
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wauseon Exempted Village)76.462.5
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wauseon Middle School)79.277.2
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wauseon Exempted Village)79.277.2
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Wauseon Middle School)80.967.6
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wauseon Exempted Village)80.967.6
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wauseon Middle School)77.467.9
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wauseon Exempted Village)77.467.9
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wauseon Middle School)63.658.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wauseon Exempted Village)63.658.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Wauseon Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Wauseon Exempted Village)79.568.7
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431410
 4.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic9994
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White312303
 2.9%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%72.7%
 4.1%


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Students at Wauseon Middle School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Wauseon Middle School usually go on to attend Wauseon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Wauseon Middle School.

Wauseon Middle School ranks 279th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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