NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Norwell Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Norwell Community Schools school district, located in Ossian, IN with about 595 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 35 teachers, Norwell Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Norwell Middle School, located in Ossian, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Norwell Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes high academic standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs.

The facility is known for its strong community ties, reflecting the values of the surrounding Wells County area. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the cultivation of character, Norwell Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education. The school's faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student has access to the resources needed to succeed, maintaining a culture that values curiosity, personal responsibility, and ongoing engagement with the local community.

For more information, contact Norwell Middle School at (260) 543-2218 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 E US 224
Ossian, IN 46777-9669
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NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ossian, IN with about 595 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
595
Teachers:
35
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 595 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.