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.

2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979-0247
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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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.