Elkhart Area Career Center vs. North Wood Middle School
Should you attend Elkhart Area Career Center or North Wood Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Wood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Wood Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Wood Middle School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elkhart Area Career Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Wood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Wood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Wood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(13-14 School Year Data)
(Top 20% in IN)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Wood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(13-14 School Year Data)
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Wood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Wood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of North Wood Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of North Wood Middle School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Wood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Wood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Wood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Wood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Wood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of North Wood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Wood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Wood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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North Wood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Elkhart Area Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 80%).
Serving 657 students in grades 6-8, North Wood Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
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Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
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657 students
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% Male | % Female
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53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#172 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
58%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
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199
Grade 7 Students
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221
Grade 8 Students
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236
Grade 9 Students
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1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
9%
% Black
1%
% White
84%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
Diversity Score
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0.29
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
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28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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8%
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