John R. Wooden Middle School

MSD Martinsville Schools
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
624 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
John R. Wooden Middle School, located in Martinsville, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. Named in honor of the legendary UCLA basketball coach and Martinsville native, John Wooden, the school draws inspiration from his famous "Pyramid of Success." The campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the development of strong character, integrity, and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition from elementary education to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and community involvement. Beyond its core curriculum, John R. Wooden Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By emphasizing both academic excellence and the values taught by its namesake, the school strives to create a supportive, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
624
Total Students
57.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    584 (93.6 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MSD Martinsville Schools
Phone: (765)342-6628
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 290
Grade 8 331
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bell Intermediate Academy
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531 Students
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151 (0.9 miles away)
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