Serving 581 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle 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 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Western Middle 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 Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Western Middle School is ranked #412 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Western Middle School?
581 students attend Western Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Western Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Middle School offer ?
Western Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Middle School part of?
The teachers are very nice and they give you a good experience. The choir is fun so are the other activities like gym, FACS, art, and more. Without this school, I would get nowhere. I would recommend this school. Most of the kids are kind and anyone would be able to fit in well.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Allyson Williams
17/6/2020
The food Removed, the teacher are rude, they secretly hate us. Even our principal quit.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bootylicious
53/27/2020
I think it's very fun and the teachers are very nice. The food is good and it an overall great experience. I recommend sending your child or children here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Colton
53/21/2020
The academics are great. The teachers are really good. They have plenty of sports to play. The art and music is fun.
- Posted by Parent - Good
51/28/2020
I don't know where I would be without this amazing school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kyrsten Christenson
14/6/2019
The bullies at this school are out of control. They barely do anything about them.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bananana
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
