Norwell Middle School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(260) 543-2218
Norwell Middle School serves 595 students in grades 6-8.
Norwell Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Norwell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Norwell Middle School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 595 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norwell Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Norwell Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #514 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 91% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northern Wells Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norwell Middle School is Norwell High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bluffton-harrison Middle School (7.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lancaster Central School (3.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ossian Norwell High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 802 students10
0.0 miles
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213 0 9-12 802 - Bluffton Lancaster Central School Math: 76% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 527 students10
3.7 miles
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135 3.7 PK-5 527 - Ossian Ossian Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 552 students10
3.9 miles
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179 3.9 K-5 552 - Bluffton Bluffton-harrison Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 676 students10
7.4 miles
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333 7.4 K-4 676 - Bluffton Bluffton High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 442 students10
7.6 miles
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724 7.6 9-12 442
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