Norwell Middle School
Tel:
(260)543-2218
- Norwell Middle School serves 592 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Norwell Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
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 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Norwell Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,769 schools in Indiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Norwell Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #611 out of 1769 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 92% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.50 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northern Wells Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Ossian Norwell High School Grades: 9-12 | 769 students
0.0 miles
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260)543-2213 0.0 9-12 769 - Bluffton Lancaster Central School Grades: PK-5 | 540 students
3.7 miles
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260)565-3135 3.7 PK-5 540 - Ossian Ossian Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
3.9 miles
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260)622-4179 3.9 PK-5 554 - Bluffton Bluffton-harrison Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 625 students
7.4 miles
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260)824-0333 7.4 K-4 625 - Bluffton Bluffton High School Grades: 9-12 | 443 students
7.6 miles
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260)824-3724 7.6 9-12 443
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.
As public schools in the United States continue to increase in their racial, ethnic, economic, and religious diversity, some districts need to rethink their holiday celebrations in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of all people.
As schools around the country close for two weeks or more, parents find themselves asking some tough questions. Read on to learn about the current and future impact of COVID-19 on students in public schools.
