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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

301 S 25th St, Terre Haute, IN 47803Vigo County School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
701
Students
Total enrolled
$13,631
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 701 students in grades 06–08 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,631 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a large middle in Terre Haute, Indiana, serving grades 06–08 with 701 students. The district invests $13,631 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Woodrow Wilson Middle School

701
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution322 male · 379 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 438 students
Student Composition
72%
8%
9%
11%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black9%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181209001925

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,631Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,631
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,998
Student Support$2,590
Administration$1,636
Operations$2,045
Other$1,363
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,631 spent per student, an estimated $6,038 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
23%
State government
64.5%
Local (property tax)
22.6%
Federal programs
13.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lost Creek Elementary SchoolDixie Bee Elementary SchoolTerre Town Elementary SchoolSugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
+12 more
↓
Middle
Otter Creek Middle SchoolHoney Creek Middle SchoolSarah Scott Middle SchoolWest Vigo Middle School
↓
High School
Terre Haute South Vigo High SchoolTerre Haute North Vigo High SchoolWest Vigo High SchoolBooker T Washington Alt Sch
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyVigo County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVigo County School Corp →
Phone: (812)462-4396
NCES ID: 181209001925
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Terre Haute seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Vigo County School Corp
High
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,610 students · 09–12
● 40 opp51% FRL
High
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,507 students · 09–12
● 38 opp51% FRL
Mid
Otter Creek Middle School
787 students · 06–08
● 41 opp65% FRL
Elem
Lost Creek Elementary School
735 students · PK–05
47% FRL
Mid
Honey Creek Middle School
664 students · 06–08
● 40 opp39% FRL
Elem
Dixie Bee Elementary School
587 students · KG–05
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
Terre Town Elementary School
556 students · PK–05
● 41 opp82% FRL
High
West Vigo High School
534 students · 09–12
● 41 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
301 S 25th St, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.