WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Western Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Western School Corporation school district, located in Russiaville, IN with about 633 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 42 teachers, Western Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Middle School, located at 2600 S 600 W in Russiaville, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Western School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its adolescent student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to engage actively in both their studies and the surrounding community.
Beyond the classroom, Western Middle School is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement, which is characteristic of the Russiaville area. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a commitment to faculty support and student growth, the school serves as a central hub for academic and personal achievement for youth in the Howard County region.
For more information, contact Western Middle School at (765) 883-5566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Russiaville, IN 46979-0247
(765) 883-5566
WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Russiaville, IN with about 633 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Western School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 633
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 633 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.