West Central Middle School

West Central School Corp
1852 S US 421
Francesville, IN 47946
108 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
West Central Middle School, located in Francesville, Indiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the West Central School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on academic development, character building, and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to help students navigate the unique social and intellectual challenges of their adolescent years.

The school benefits from its location within a tight-knit rural community, which helps cultivate a close relationship between faculty, students, and local families. West Central Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking and active participation, offering various programs designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for future success in higher education or the workforce.
108
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (84.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Central School Corp
Phone: (219)567-2534
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio