Western Middle School

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Western Middle School ranks 71 st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Western Middle School is a public middle school located in Russiaville, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 569. The school is part of the Western School Corporation district, which is ranked 51 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Western Middle School consistently ranks in the top 15% of Indiana middle schools, with ILEARN proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 84.89% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower in racial diversity compared to nearby schools like Frankfort Middle School and the Kokomo-area schools. Additionally, Western Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.9% in 2020-2021 to 15.0% in 2022-2023, though this rate is still lower than some nearby schools.

Regarding socioeconomic status, Western Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 35.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Frankfort Middle School (83.29%) and the Kokomo-area schools (ranging from 44.48% to 84.54%). This could be an advantage for the school, but it also highlights the need to ensure equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979

(765) 883-5566

District: Western School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,142

Students who attend Western Middle School usually attend:

High:

Western High School

Feeder schools for Western Middle School:

Elementary:	Western Intermediate School
	Western Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 569

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Middle School ranks better than 85.4% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Western Middle School employs 41.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Middle School is $8,142.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Western Middle School 71^st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Western Middle School in the ranking list.)

Western School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Western School Corporation 49^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	83.31	17^th	222	92.3%
2005	76.13	59^th	370	84.1%
2006	73.58	80^th	375	78.7%
2007	77.42	57^th	382	85.1%
2008	68.49	103^rd	392	73.7%
2009	79.10	64^th	423	84.9%
2010	82.74	35^th	428	91.8%
2011	82.29	46^th	451	89.8%
2012	76.03	73^rd	447	83.7%
2013	72.08	105^th	444	76.4%
2014	76.94	72^nd	470	84.7%
2015	83.38	53^rd	485	89.1%
2016	83.59	42^nd	494	91.5%
2017	81.81	60^th	472	87.3%
2018	84.96	41^st	473	91.3%
2019	84.90	52^nd	470	88.9%
2021	82.83	64^th	483	86.7%
2022	84.02	61^st	490	87.6%
2023	81.46	74^th	489	84.9%
2024	81.49	71^st	485	85.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	312	10	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	327
1989	311	14	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1990	337	17	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1991	344	12	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1992	325	11	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1993	334	11	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1994	336	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1995	330	18	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1996	330	18	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1997	340	18	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1998	496	20	18	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1999	489	18	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2000	488	9	15	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2001	499	14	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2002	538	24	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	574
2003	538	24	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	574
2004	532	29	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
2005	537	29	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
2006	547	33	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
2007	524	28	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	23	594
2008	544	26	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	21	611
2009	514	23	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	28	584
2010	516	22	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	24	578
2011	536	22	10	3	2	0	27	0	600
2012	557	22	13	6	1	0	20	0	619
2013	591	27	14	13	2	0	23	0	670
2014	579	26	12	16	0	0	25	0	658
2015	542	22	10	19	0	0	25	0	618
2016	542	23	8	19	2	0	30	0	624
2017	525	31	11	15	2	0	36	0	620
2018	546	26	12	17	2	0	30	0	633
2019	541	30	13	23	1	0	30	0	638
2020	549	23	13	20	0	0	31	0	636
2021	531	21	14	19	2	0	33	0	620
2022	511	11	13	21	1	0	29	0	586
2023	483	18	9	28	1	0	30	0	569

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	327	17.2	19.0	9.2
1989	330	17.0	19.4	7.9
1990	360	16.0	22.5	8.3
1991	360	17.3	20.8	8.1
1992	341	17.4	19.5	9.7
1993	348	18.6	18.7	11.5
1994	345	17.6	19.6	12.8
1995	352	18.8	18.7	11.4
1996	352	18.8	18.7	11.4
1997	371	18.9	19.6	11.3
1998	537	32.7	16.4	8.9
1999	525	33.0	15.9	14.5
2000	518	34.4	15.1	14.3
2001	528	33.4	15.8	12.9
2002	574	30.3	18.9	15.9
2003	574	30.3	18.9	15.9
2004	583	31.5	18.5	14.2
2005	583	32.0	18.2	16.6
2006	602	32.1	18.8	17.1
2007	594	n/a	n/a	19.8
2008	611	35.8	17.1	22.2
2009	584	35.7	16.4	23.6
2010	578	35.6	16.2	26.9
2011	600	35.2	17.0	25.8
2012	619	36.0	17.1	29.7
2013	670	36.0	18.6	27.6
2014	658	36.7	17.9	28.3
2015	618	39.0	15.8	29.8
2016	624	37.0	16.8	31.6
2017	620	42.0	14.7	30.8
2018	633	42.0	15.0	33
2019	638	40.6	15.7	31.5
2020	636	43.6	14.5	31
2021	620	41.6	14.8	31
2022	586	38.4	15.2	26.3
2023	569	41.9	13.5	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	327	17.2	19.0	9.2
1989	330	17.0	19.4	7.9
1990	360	16.0	22.5	8.3
1991	360	17.3	20.8	8.1
1992	341	17.4	19.5	9.7
1993	348	18.6	18.7	11.5
1994	345	17.6	19.6	12.8
1995	352	18.8	18.7	11.4
1996	352	18.8	18.7	11.4
1997	371	18.9	19.6	11.3
1998	537	32.7	16.4	8.9
1999	525	33.0	15.9	14.5
2000	518	34.4	15.1	14.3
2001	528	33.4	15.8	12.9
2002	574	30.3	18.9	15.9
2003	574	30.3	18.9	15.9
2004	583	31.5	18.5	14.2
2005	583	32.0	18.2	16.6
2006	602	32.1	18.8	17.1
2007	594	n/a	n/a	19.8
2008	611	35.8	17.1	22.2
2009	584	35.7	16.4	23.6
2010	578	35.6	16.2	26.9
2011	600	35.2	17.0	25.8
2012	619	36.0	17.1	29.7
2013	670	36.0	18.6	27.6
2014	658	36.7	17.9	28.3
2015	618	39.0	15.8	29.8
2016	624	37.0	16.8	31.6
2017	620	42.0	14.7	30.8
2018	633	42.0	15.0	33
2019	638	40.6	15.7	31.5
2020	636	43.6	14.5	31
2021	620	41.6	14.8	31
2022	586	38.4	15.2	26.3
2023	569	41.9	13.5	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$07 (0.1%)	$7,157 (99.9%)	$7,165
2020	$18 (0.2%)	$7,295 (99.7%)	$7,314
2021	$191 (2.4%)	$7,858 (97.6%)	$8,049
2022	$136 (1.7%)	$8,006 (98.3%)	$8,142

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 74^th of 489 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Middle School)	68.3	56.1	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)	68.3	56.1	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Western Middle School)	64.3	50	14.3%
6th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)	64.3	50	14.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Western Middle School)	62.8	47.2	15.6%
6th Grade Science (Western School Corporation)	62.8	47.2	15.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Middle School)	59.3	44.9	14.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)	59.3	44.9	14.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Western Middle School)	53.8	39.3	14.5%
7th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)	53.8	39.3	14.5%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Middle School)	65.8	60.5	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)	65.8	60.5	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Western Middle School)	54.5	50	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)	54.5	50	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	638	569	10.8%
African American	30	18	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	13	9	30.8%
Hispanic	23	28	21.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	541	483	10.7%
Two or More Races	30	30
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	35.5%	4%

Schools Near Western Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 883-5566	569	42	13.5	35.5%	483 (84.9%)	18 (3.2%)	28 (4.9%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	81.5	71^st of 485 public middle schools	85.4%		81.5	74^th of 489 public middle schools	84.9%	3		49.2	57.1	50.5	52.2		48.2	43.4	46.9	46.2			$8,142	$136	$8,006
Maple Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	2727 S Washington	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8085	372	25	15.1	77.4%	208 (55.9%)	74 (19.9%)	33 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (15.1%)	16.2	407^th of 485 public middle schools	16.1%		19	397^th of 489 public middle schools	18.8%	10		15.5	18.0	24.0	19.2		8.5	8.6	14.0	10.4			$11,911	$2,943	$8,968
Northwestern Middle School	Public	7-8	3431 N 400 W	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-2323	285	16	18.0	30.5%	253 (88.8%)	10 (3.5%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	79	87^th of 485 public middle schools	82.1%		80	84^th of 489 public middle schools	82.8%	3		59.1	42.5	49.2	49.3		56.4	43.1	43.9	47.0			$8,533	$218	$8,315
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	303 E Superior	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-7000	458	33	14.0	57.4%	259 (56.6%)	94 (20.5%)	37 (8.1%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (13.3%)	45.9	267^th of 485 public middle schools	44.9%		42.5	274^th of 489 public middle schools	44.0%	7		28.9	35.6	46.5	36.6		23.5	26.9	25.6	25.2		62.3	$10,660	$1,445	$9,215
Bon Air Middle School	Public	6-8	2796 Apperson Way N	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7025	194	16	11.8	84.5%	112 (57.7%)	39 (20.1%)	19 (9.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.9%)	10.4	444^th of 485 public middle schools	8.5%		17.6	406^th of 489 public middle schools	17.0%	38		7.9	14.9	18.3	13.9		7.9	4.1	7.0	6.3			$15,466	$5,204	$10,263
Taylor Middle School	Public	5-8	3794 E Cr 300 S	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 455-5186	413	25	16.5	76.5%	268 (64.9%)	52 (12.6%)	29 (7.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (14.8%)	22.4	375^th of 485 public middle schools	22.7%		20.7	386^th of 489 public middle schools	21.1%	11	24.2	19.3	32.3	27.2	25.8	13.2	9.1	12.9	9.9	11.3	16.5		$9,037	$610	$8,427
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	421 South Harrison Street	Greentown	46936	Howard County	Eastern Howard School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 628-5030	397	22	18.0	47.9%	353 (88.9%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	68.9	139^th of 485 public middle schools	71.3%		66	154^th of 489 public middle schools	68.5%	15		45.9	40.9	48.4	45.0		52.5	44.4	23.0	40.0			$6,728	$171	$6,558
Carroll Junior High School	Public	7-8	2362 E Sr 18	Flora	46929	Carroll County	Carroll Consolidated School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 967-4157	149	13	11.6	49.7%	135 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	53.8	218^th of 485 public middle schools	55.1%		49.5	245^th of 489 public middle schools	49.9%	27			31.8	39.0	35.3			40.0	25.6	32.9			$9,102	$428	$8,674
Lewis Cass Junior High School	Public	6-8	6422 East State Road 218	Walton	46994	Cass County	Lewis Cass Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 626-2511	322	23	14.2	51.2%	267 (82.9%)	4 (1.2%)	28 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	43.4	280^th of 485 public middle schools	42.3%		51.6	234^th of 489 public middle schools	52.1%	46		31.4	37.0	33.3	34.0		32.4	22.2	23.2	26.0			$8,610	$513	$8,097
Tipton Middle School	Public	6-8	817 S Main St	Tipton	46072	Tipton County	Tipton Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 675-7521	335	27	12.5	44.5%	292 (87.2%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.4%)	56.2	209^th of 485 public middle schools	56.9%		42.7	273^rd of 489 public middle schools	44.2%	64		37.5	34.4	44.1	38.8		38.4	26.7	32.4	32.9			$11,665	$387	$11,278

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Middle School

What district is Western Middle School in?

Western School Corporation

What high school do graduates of Western Middle School attend?

Students who attend Western Middle School usually go on to attend Western High School

What is the racial makeup of Western Middle School?

Students at Western Middle School are 85% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Western Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Western Middle School.

Is Western Middle School a good school?

Western Middle School ranks 71^st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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