Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Summary:

Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Gaston, Indiana, with a student population of 430 that is predominantly White (over 90%). While the school has maintained relatively high graduation rates, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and performance on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, compared to the state average and nearby schools like Daleville Junior-Senior High School, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 92, and Yorktown High School.

One of the school's key challenges is a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.5% in 2020-2021 to over 21% in the following two years, which is a concerning trend. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (over 50%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some of the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may need to provide additional support and resources to address the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged population.

While Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and Wes-Del Community Schools district rating, it has maintained high graduation rates, which is a key strength. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, generally lags behind the state averages and nearby schools, indicating a need for the school and district to identify and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 10000 N Cr 600 W
       Gaston, IN  47342


(765) 358-4091

District: Wes-Del Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,747 Help


Feeder schools for Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Wes-Del Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School ranks better than 62.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School ranks better than 60.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is $11,747.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School 181st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School 170th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wes-Del Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wes-Del Community Schools 149th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.98 152nd 222 31.5%
2005 44.87 251st 370 32.2%
2006 50.07 231st 375 38.4%
2007 49.33 234th 382 38.7%
2008 52.36 216th 392 44.9%
2009 50.17 245th 423 42.1%
2010 54.97 225th 428 47.4%
2011 80.03 57th 451 87.4%
2012 78.68 54th 447 87.9%
2013 77.31 66th 444 85.1%
2014 61.40 208th 470 55.7%
2015 38.50 345th 485 28.9%
2016 48.37 295th 494 40.3%
2017 38.26 331st 472 29.9%
2018 34.79 347th 473 26.6%
2019 35.99 319th 470 32.1%
2021 56.72 199th 483 58.8%
2022 68.95 141st 490 71.2%
2023 56.66 208th 489 57.5%
2024 61.00 181st 485 62.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.78 72nd 349 79.4%
2006 60.39 148th 349 57.6%
2007 54.11 191st 354 46.0%
2008 61.60 147th 360 59.2%
2009 62.10 160th 364 56.0%
2010 62.43 70th 362 80.7%
2011 49.17 167th 364 54.1%
2012 64.64 74th 373 80.2%
2013 60.65 79th 353 77.6%
2014 59.35 97th 379 74.4%
2015 61.72 105th 400 73.8%
2016 48.55 213th 394 45.9%
2017 47.03 209th 380 45.0%
2018 57.99 171st 385 55.6%
2019 27.19 306th 389 21.3%
2021 29.35 295th 388 24.0%
2022 37.82 271st 409 33.7%
2023 48.47 186th 398 53.3%
2024 54.09 170th 431 60.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.91 267th 285 6.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.89 296th 379 21.9%
2024 44.08 206th 377 45.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.13 142nd 388 63.4%
2024 38.30 248th 392 36.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.65 248th 383 35.2%
2024 62.79 108th 392 72.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.77 304th 378 19.6%
2023 40.01 214th 375 42.9%
2024 43.08 205th 381 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 349 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1990 329 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 334 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1992 331 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 355 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 338 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 313 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 313 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 517 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 525 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 514 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 518 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2001 547 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 509 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 509 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 501 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 500 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 523 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 470 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 10 485
2008 455 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 7 466
2009 449 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 2 457
2010 456 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 462
2011 447 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 456
2012 455 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 464
2013 454 0 1 13 0 0 5 0 473
2014 471 0 1 10 1 0 12 0 495
2015 456 0 2 13 1 0 17 0 489
2016 448 0 4 20 1 0 20 0 493
2017 417 1 4 19 0 0 20 0 461
2018 448 0 4 24 0 0 20 0 496
2019 440 1 4 18 0 0 16 0 479
2020 429 1 3 23 0 0 8 0 464
2021 421 1 3 23 0 0 9 0 457
2022 447 2 2 18 1 0 9 0 479
2023 406 1 1 16 1 0 5 0 430
2024 424 0 1 19 1 0 6 0 451

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 Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 21.4 17.0 7.9
1989 352 22.8 15.4 7.7
1990 330 20.0 16.5 7.9
1991 335 24.1 13.9 8.7
1992 334 19.5 17.1 9.9
1993 359 19.1 18.8 12.5
1994 343 18.8 18.2 14.9
1995 315 19.1 16.5 15.2
1996 315 19.1 16.5 15.2
1997 522 25.3 20.6 10
1998 525 37.5 14.0 8.8
1999 514 34.9 14.7 9.1
2000 518 36.4 14.2 8.7
2001 547 36.3 15.1 17.6
2002 512 35.3 14.5 22.9
2003 512 35.3 14.5 22.9
2004 503 35.3 14.2 23.3
2005 501 36.4 13.8 25.9
2006 527 35.9 14.7 25.8
2007 485 n/a n/a 27.4
2008 466 34.9 13.4 27.9
2009 457 35.2 13.0 30.5
2010 462 34.8 13.2 33.6
2011 456 33.2 13.6 38.6
2012 464 33.2 13.9 39.9
2013 473 34.4 13.7 39.1
2014 495 33.4 14.8 38.8
2015 489 32.0 15.2 42.7
2016 493 32.0 15.4 44.6
2017 461 51.0 9.0 47.9
2018 496 34.0 14.5 51.6
2019 479 36.8 12.9 49.9
2020 464 36.9 12.5 50.6
2021 457 33.9 13.4 50.3
2022 479 34.5 13.8 50.1
2023 430 33.0 13.0 52.1
2024 451 35.8 12.5 50.3

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 Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 21.4 17.0 7.9
1989 352 22.8 15.4 7.7
1990 330 20.0 16.5 7.9
1991 335 24.1 13.9 8.7
1992 334 19.5 17.1 9.9
1993 359 19.1 18.8 12.5
1994 343 18.8 18.2 14.9
1995 315 19.1 16.5 15.2
1996 315 19.1 16.5 15.2
1997 522 25.3 20.6 10
1998 525 37.5 14.0 8.8
1999 514 34.9 14.7 9.1
2000 518 36.4 14.2 8.7
2001 547 36.3 15.1 17.6
2002 512 35.3 14.5 22.9
2003 512 35.3 14.5 22.9
2004 503 35.3 14.2 23.3
2005 501 36.4 13.8 25.9
2006 527 35.9 14.7 25.8
2007 485 n/a n/a 27.4
2008 466 34.9 13.4 27.9
2009 457 35.2 13.0 30.5
2010 462 34.8 13.2 33.6
2011 456 33.2 13.6 38.6
2012 464 33.2 13.9 39.9
2013 473 34.4 13.7 39.1
2014 495 33.4 14.8 38.8
2015 489 32.0 15.2 42.7
2016 493 32.0 15.4 44.6
2017 461 51.0 9.0 47.9
2018 496 34.0 14.5 51.6
2019 479 36.8 12.9 49.9
2020 464 36.9 12.5 50.6
2021 457 33.9 13.4 50.3
2022 479 34.5 13.8 50.1
2023 430 33.0 13.0 52.1
2024 451 35.8 12.5 50.3

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 Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (3.5%) $9,056 (96.5%) $9,389
2020 $232 (2.3%) $9,907 (97.7%) $10,139
2021 $587 (5.2%) $10,604 (94.8%) $11,191
2022 $1,169 (10.0%) $10,578 (90.1%) $11,746

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wes-Del Middle/Senior High 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 319th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 208th of 489 Middle schools
 25.3%
Ranks 306th of 389 High schoolsRanks 186th of 398 High schools
 31.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)44.427.9
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)44.427.9
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)36.532.8
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)36.532.8
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)63.526.2
 37.3%
   6th Grade Science (Wes-Del Community Schools)63.526.2
 37.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)2755.6
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)2755.6
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)28.641.3
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)28.641.3
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)35.640
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)35.640
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)16.930
 13.1%
   8th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)16.930
 13.1%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School)18.937.3
 18.4%
   End of Course Biology (Wes-Del Community Schools)18.937.3
 18.4%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479430
 10.2%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1816
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White440406
 7.7%
Two or More Races165
 68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%52.1%
 2.2%


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Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wes-Del Elementary School

Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School ranks 170th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School.

Students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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