Norwell Middle School

1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Norwell Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Norwell Middle School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Norwell Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwell Middle School is 0.15, 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)
#350 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norwell Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwell 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.
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwell 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.
42%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norwell 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norwell Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Norwell 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
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norwell 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norwell 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwell Middle School's ranking?
Norwell Middle School is ranked #350 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Norwell Middle School often compared to?
Norwell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton-harrison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Norwell Middle School?
566 students attend Norwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Norwell Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norwell Middle School offer ?
Norwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Norwell Middle School part of?
Norwell Middle School is part of Northern Wells Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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