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West Central School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 636 students in West Central School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in West Central School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
636 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Central School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
133,682 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
558 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
88%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
40
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,676 is higher than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,186 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,676
$13,156
Spending / Student
$17,186
$12,788
Best West Central School Corp School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1842 S Us 421
Francesville, IN 47946
(219) 567-9741
Francesville, IN 47946
(219) 567-9741
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
West Central Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S Us 421
Francesville, IN 47946
(219) 567-2534
Francesville, IN 47946
(219) 567-2534
Grades: 7-8
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S Us 421
Francesville, IN 47946
(219) 567-9119
Francesville, IN 47946
(219) 567-9119
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central School Corp School District?
West Central School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 636 students.
What is the rank of West Central School Corp School District?
West Central School Corp School District is ranked #222 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central School Corp School District?
88% of West Central School Corp School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central School Corp School District?
West Central School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is West Central School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,186 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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