Waltz Township’s public schools score below 65% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
On-time graduation in Waltz Township runs at 75%, below the Indiana average (88%). The grade covers the public school district serving Waltz Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Waltz Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 961 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Waltz Township’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 75% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,924 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then three middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Waltz Township’s grade
C+: better than 35% of Indiana school districts. Test scores are above the Indiana average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Waltz Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Metro North Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 285 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Kindergarten in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Metro North Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 285 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
1st grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Metro North Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 285 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
2nd grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Metro North Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 285 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
3rd grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
4th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
5th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
6th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
7th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Grades 7–12 · 429 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
8th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Grades 7–12 · 429 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
9th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Grades 7–12 · 429 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
10th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Grades 7–12 · 429 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
11th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Grades 7–12 · 429 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
12th grade in Waltz Township · depends on your address
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 445 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Grades 7–12 · 429 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
White's Jr-Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 369 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Wabash
Waltz Township’s public schools are run by Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District, which also serves La Fontaine, Lagro, Lagro and Liberty and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Waltz Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Waltz Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Waltz Township | C+ | Wabash County Schools Metropolitan |
| Richland | — | Oak Hill United School Corporation |
| Butler | — | Maconaquah School Corporation |
| Liberty | C+ | Wabash County Schools Metropolitan |
| Noble | C+ | Wabash County Schools Metropolitan |
| Jackson | A− | Oak Hill United School Corporation |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Wabash County Schools Metropolitan with Waltz Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Waltz Township
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Waltz Township’s schools
Are Waltz Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Waltz Township children attend score below 65% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Waltz Township in?
Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,256 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
What is Waltz Township’s graduation rate?
75% of the class of 2023 in Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Waltz Township spend per student?
$11,924 in Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Waltz Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Waltz Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.