Eastern Middle School vs. Western High School
Should I attend Eastern Middle School or Western High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades 6-8, Eastern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 841 students in grades 8-12, 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% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
8-12
Total Students
383 students
841 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#378 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
67%
Graduation Rate
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90-94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
120
-
Grade 7 Students
141
-
Grade 8 Students
122
1
Grade 9 Students
-
237
Grade 10 Students
-
208
Grade 11 Students
-
194
Grade 12 Students
-
199
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%