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Western Middle School

2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 569 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Western Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Western Middle School's student population of 569 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
569 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#412 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Middle School's ranking?
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?
569 students attend Western Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 14:1, which is lower than 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?
Western Middle School is part of Western School Corporation School District.

School Reviews
5   3/9/2022
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
1   7/6/2020
The food Removed, the teacher are rude, they secretly hate us. Even our principal quit.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bootylicious
5   3/27/2020
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
5   3/21/2020
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
5   1/28/2020
I don't know where I would be without this amazing school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kyrsten Christenson
1   4/6/2019
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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