Whiting Middle School

Whiting Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1800 New York Ave,  Whiting, IN
School City Of Whiting
2.2
278 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Erin Nolan-higgins
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
40%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
75.2%
White
19.3%
Black
4.4%
Two or more races
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/14/2024
Love the community and its subtle and slow welcoming of diversity however whiting middle school as an educational facility falls very short in educating and supporting diverse families and diverse learners. The Principal is busier than A list celebrities, don’t hold your breath for a meeting or call...
1.0 parent
11/25/2017
Not the best if you didn’t grow up here. Whiting is very close minded and do not welcome newcomers. The school is worse than military school with a ridiculous discipline mentality. Children with learning disabilities do not stand a chance to thrive here. They pick favorites and if you’re new to town...
1.0 other
10/19/2017
They don't work well with children with disabilities. They don't return phone calls. They have clicks and bully the kids. They don't have a good 504 plan or they don't follow it. Children with disabilities have no chance. How sad that the people that work here are not following the law on teaching t...
5.0 parent
11/21/2011
Whiting Middle School is by far the best schhol. I am moving in a couple months, but I hate to transfer my son. The area, teacher, and kids are great. I am honestly reconsidering the move.

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Whiting Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Whiting, IN, in the Whiting neighborhood, and is served by the School City Of Whiting in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 278 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Whiting Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $218,137. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whiting High School, George Washington High School, East Chicago Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Whiting has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whiting Middle School.

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