Serving 574 students in grades 3-5, Western Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Western Intermediate School's student population of 574 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Western Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Intermediate School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Western Intermediate School is ranked #419 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Western Intermediate School often compared to?
Western Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Western Intermediate School?
574 students attend Western Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Intermediate School?
Western Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Intermediate School offer ?
Western Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Western Intermediate School part of?
Western Intermediate School is part of Western School Corporation School District.
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