WESTERN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Western Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Western School Corporation school district, located in Russiaville, IN with about 622 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Western Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Western Intermediate School, located in Russiaville, Indiana, is a key component of the Western School Corporation. It serves students in the middle elementary grades—typically spanning grades 3 through 5—and acts as a bridge between the primary school and the middle school levels. The school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting, providing a stable academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement within the Howard County area.

The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of their students. By offering a curriculum aligned with Indiana state standards, Western Intermediate focuses on developing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school often promotes extracurricular involvement and community spirit, maintaining the small-town values characteristic of the Russiaville area while preparing students for the transition to the more rigorous academic demands of the Western Middle School.

For more information, contact Western Intermediate School at (765) 883-5554 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.