Norwell Middle School

Northern Wells Community Schools
1100 E US 224
Ossian, IN 46777
566 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
566
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    521 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Northern Wells Community Schools
Phone: (260)543-2218
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 165
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 6 180
Grade 7 213
Grade 8 173
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
MSD Bluffton-Harrison
588 Students
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714 (7.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th