Serving 430 students in grades 6-12, Wes-del Middle/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wes-del Middle/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wes-del Middle/senior High School's student population of 430 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wes-del Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wes-del Middle/senior High School is 0.10, 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
#941 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wes-del Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School is ranked #941 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wes-del Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Wes-del Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorktown Middle School, Wapahani High School, Daleville Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wes-del Middle/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
430 students attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wes-del Middle/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wes-del Middle/senior High School offer ?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wes-del Middle/senior High School part of?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School is part of Wes-Del Community Schools School District.
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