Serving 108 students in grades 7-8, West Central Middle 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Central Middle School's student population of 108 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Central Middle 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 West Central Middle School is 0.28, 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
#1008 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Central Middle School's ranking?
West Central Middle School is ranked #1008 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend West Central Middle School?
108 students attend West Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Central Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Central Middle School offer ?
West Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Central Middle School part of?
West Central Middle School is part of West Central School Corp School District.
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