West Vigo Middle School

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West Vigo Middle School ranks 357 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

West Vigo Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in West Terre Haute, Indiana, with a student population of 387 and a predominantly White (93.28%) racial makeup. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Vigo County School Corporation and the state of Indiana in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency on the ILEARN assessments.

In 2023-2024, only 25.13% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA at West Vigo Middle School, compared to 31.71% for the district and 41.1-42.6% for the state. In Math, the school's proficiency rate was 17.91%, compared to 33.43% for the district and 31.4-38.1% for the state. Additionally, West Vigo Middle School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (27.8%) compared to the other middle schools in the district, which range from 19.2% to 42.5%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.69%) compared to the other middle schools in the district, which range from 39.31% to 65.31%.

When comparing West Vigo Middle School to the other middle schools in the Vigo County School Corporation, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, Honey Creek Middle School, which is also in the same district, consistently outperforms West Vigo Middle School in both ELA and Math proficiency, with over 50% of students meeting or exceeding standards in 2023-2024. This suggests that there may be opportunities for West Vigo Middle School to learn from the practices and strategies employed at higher-performing schools within the district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4750 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885

(812) 462-4361

District: Vigo County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
357^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,033

Students who attend West Vigo Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Vigo High School

Feeder schools for West Vigo Middle School:

Elementary:	Fayette Elementary School
	Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Vigo Middle School ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Vigo County School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.74. (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 West Vigo Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Vigo County School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Vigo Middle School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Vigo County School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare West Vigo Middle School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Vigo Middle School is $12,033, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Vigo County School Corp District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks West Vigo Middle School 357^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See West Vigo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Vigo County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Vigo County School Corp 253^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Vigo Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	27.79	185^th	222	16.7%
2005	28.18	318^th	370	14.1%
2006	35.90	298^th	375	20.5%
2007	38.44	302^nd	382	20.9%
2008	36.43	305^th	392	22.2%
2009	31.02	335^th	423	20.8%
2010	35.61	332^nd	428	22.4%
2011	43.98	310^th	451	31.3%
2012	52.83	247^th	447	44.7%
2013	39.15	321^st	444	27.7%
2014	36.78	359^th	470	23.6%
2015	48.73	290^th	485	40.2%
2016	41.63	342^nd	494	30.8%
2017	39.60	327^th	472	30.7%
2018	40.51	319^th	473	32.6%
2019	39.74	300^th	470	36.2%
2021	27.04	357^th	483	26.1%
2022	21.89	382^nd	490	22.0%
2023	28.37	354^th	489	27.6%
2024	26.74	357^th	485	26.4%

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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 West Vigo Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	606	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1989	565	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1990	529	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1991	490	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1992	465	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1993	436	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1994	459	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1995	505	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	510
1996	505	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	510
1997	515	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1998	502	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
1999	498	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2000	486	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2001	462	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2002	492	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2003	492	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2004	554	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2005	534	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2006	526	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2007	503	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	5	510
2008	467	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	472
2009	423	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	430
2010	427	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	5	434
2011	426	0	0	4	0	0	8	0	438
2012	422	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	431
2013	402	0	0	4	0	0	12	0	418
2014	436	0	0	7	0	0	8	0	451
2015	437	0	0	5	0	0	12	0	454
2016	425	0	0	2	0	2	13	0	442
2017	390	0	0	4	0	2	14	0	410
2018	397	2	0	6	0	0	13	0	418
2019	383	3	0	8	0	0	12	0	406
2020	395	2	0	8	0	0	11	0	416
2021	381	2	0	11	0	0	10	0	404
2022	385	1	0	13	0	0	10	0	409
2023	361	0	0	9	0	0	17	0	387

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 West Vigo Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	607	32.9	18.4	39.7
1989	566	31.8	17.7	41.2
1990	529	31.8	16.6	17.6
1991	490	32.0	15.3	21
1992	465	29.2	15.9	28
1993	437	27.7	15.8	27.7
1994	459	27.1	16.9	34.2
1995	510	33.5	15.2	30.8
1996	510	33.5	15.2	30.8
1997	515	33.1	15.6	33.2
1998	504	32.8	15.4	31.7
1999	506	32.5	15.6	39.7
2000	494	32.2	15.3	39.9
2001	466	32.5	14.3	40.6
2002	493	30.5	16.2	46.7
2003	493	30.5	16.2	46.7
2004	555	32.4	17.1	49.2
2005	534	33.4	16.0	89.1
2006	526	32.6	16.1	48.7
2007	510	n/a	n/a	48.1
2008	472	30.1	15.7	52.2
2009	430	29.8	14.4	56.3
2010	434	28.8	15.0	56.6
2011	438	29.7	14.7	58.4
2012	431	31.0	13.9	58
2013	418	25.0	16.7	60.8
2014	451	32.0	14.0	58.8
2015	454	26.0	17.4	53.5
2016	442	27.0	16.3	47.1
2017	410	25.0	16.4	50.5
2018	418	25.0	16.7	52.2
2019	406	29.0	13.9	55.9
2020	416	24.0	17.3	53.4
2021	404	34.3	11.7	54
2022	409	30.8	13.2	53.8
2023	387	31.1	12.4	59.7

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 West Vigo Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	607	32.9	18.4	39.7
1989	566	31.8	17.7	41.2
1990	529	31.8	16.6	17.6
1991	490	32.0	15.3	21
1992	465	29.2	15.9	28
1993	437	27.7	15.8	27.7
1994	459	27.1	16.9	34.2
1995	510	33.5	15.2	30.8
1996	510	33.5	15.2	30.8
1997	515	33.1	15.6	33.2
1998	504	32.8	15.4	31.7
1999	506	32.5	15.6	39.7
2000	494	32.2	15.3	39.9
2001	466	32.5	14.3	40.6
2002	493	30.5	16.2	46.7
2003	493	30.5	16.2	46.7
2004	555	32.4	17.1	49.2
2005	534	33.4	16.0	89.1
2006	526	32.6	16.1	48.7
2007	510	n/a	n/a	48.1
2008	472	30.1	15.7	52.2
2009	430	29.8	14.4	56.3
2010	434	28.8	15.0	56.6
2011	438	29.7	14.7	58.4
2012	431	31.0	13.9	58
2013	418	25.0	16.7	60.8
2014	451	32.0	14.0	58.8
2015	454	26.0	17.4	53.5
2016	442	27.0	16.3	47.1
2017	410	25.0	16.4	50.5
2018	418	25.0	16.7	52.2
2019	406	29.0	13.9	55.9
2020	416	24.0	17.3	53.4
2021	404	34.3	11.7	54
2022	409	30.8	13.2	53.8
2023	387	31.1	12.4	59.7

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 West Vigo Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$180 (1.7%)	$10,667 (98.3%)	$10,847
2020	$225 (2.1%)	$10,490 (97.9%)	$10,715
2021	$832 (7.1%)	$10,849 (92.9%)	$11,681
2022	$462 (3.8%)	$11,570 (96.2%)	$12,032

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Vigo Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 300^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 354^th of 489 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Vigo Middle School)	45.4	26.5	18.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vigo County School Corp)	41.5	28.7	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (West Vigo Middle School)	33.8	28.2	5.6%
6th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)	33.9	28.5	5.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (West Vigo Middle School)	57.7	26.7	31%
6th Grade Science (Vigo County School Corp)	47.8	31.4	16.4%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Vigo Middle School)	49.1	28.2	20.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vigo County School Corp)	43.1	28	15.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (West Vigo Middle School)	27.6	18.1	9.6%
7th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)	36	25.3	10.7%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Vigo Middle School)	28.7	19.1	9.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vigo County School Corp)	44.2	33.4	10.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (West Vigo Middle School)	19.7	11.1	8.6%
8th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)	29.3	24.6	4.7%
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	406	387	4.7%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	383	361	5.7%
Two or More Races	12	17	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	59.7%	3.8%

Schools Near West Vigo 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Vigo Middle School	Public	6-8	4750 W Sarah Myers Dr	West Terre Haute	47885	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4361	387	31	12.4	59.7%	361 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	26.7	357^th of 485 public middle schools	26.4%		28.4	354^th of 489 public middle schools	27.6%	3		20.5	30.3	25.0	25.1		22.1	22.7	9.4	17.9		$12,033	$462	$11,570
Sarah Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Grant St	Terre Haute	47802	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 462-4381	397	32	12.5	86.4%	252 (63.5%)	60 (15.1%)	23 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (15.6%)	19.6	388^th of 485 public middle schools	20.0%		20.1	389^th of 489 public middle schools	20.4%	1		18.5	15.0	30.8	21.4		13.9	13.1	11.3	12.8		$11,391	$950	$10,441
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	301 S 25th St	Terre Haute	47803	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4396	701	49	14.2	62.5%	505 (72.0%)	60 (8.6%)	57 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (10.7%)	42.6	285^th of 485 public middle schools	41.2%		42.1	278^th of 489 public middle schools	43.1%	7		31.6	28.4	34.0	31.2		30.2	24.3	29.9	28.1		$10,380	$456	$9,924
Honey Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	6601 S Carlisle St	Terre Haute	47802	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4372	664	50	13.3	39.3%	531 (80.0%)	14 (2.1%)	34 (5.1%)	34 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	47 (7.1%)	81.1	73^rd of 485 public middle schools	84.9%		82.6	68^th of 489 public middle schools	86.1%	5		44.4	57.0	50.0	50.1		43.6	57.5	51.4	50.4		$11,080	$747	$10,334
Otter Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 N Lafayette St	Terre Haute	47805	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4391	787	52	14.9	65.3%	684 (86.9%)	19 (2.4%)	18 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.6%)	23	370^th of 485 public middle schools	23.7%		23.5	375^th of 489 public middle schools	23.3%	5		20.1	28.3	21.7	23.2		17.5	13.1	16.6	15.8		$10,117	$462	$9,656
South Vermillion Middle School	Public	6-8	950 W Wildcat Dr	Clinton	47842	Vermillion County	South Vermillion Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 832-7727	343	26	13.0	60.9%	327 (95.3%)	4 (1.2%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	31	339^th of 485 public middle schools	30.1%		39.9	295^th of 489 public middle schools	39.7%	44	29.9	22.0	29.8	28.7	27.6	37.0	27.1	22.8	13.0	25.7	44.4	$11,066	$1,809	$9,257
North Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	3450 W Sr 340	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 448-1530	744	53	13.9	56.9%	693 (93.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	69.3	138^th of 485 public middle schools	71.5%		70.5	130^th of 489 public middle schools	73.4%	8		43.7	47.8	48.2	46.6		40.4	37.7	33.5	37.1		$10,401	$832	$9,569

Frequently Asked Questions about West Vigo Middle School

What high school do graduates of West Vigo Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Vigo Middle School usually go on to attend West Vigo High School

How many students attend West Vigo Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended West Vigo Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Vigo Middle School?

Students at West Vigo Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is West Vigo Middle School a good school?

West Vigo Middle School ranks 357^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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