Western Middle School

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

569

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	28
Black	18
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
483 (84.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.9 %)
Black
18 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
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:	Western School Corporation
Phone:	(765)883-5566
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 185

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 180