Northwestern Middle School vs. Western High School
Should you attend Northwestern Middle School or Western High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades 7-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
285 students
824 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#380 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
132
3
Grade 8 Students
153
2
Grade 9 Students
-
212
Grade 10 Students
-
230
Grade 11 Students
-
189
Grade 12 Students
-
188
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
89%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
