Northwestern Middle School vs. Western High School
Should I attend Northwestern 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
Northwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 312 students in grades 7-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
7-8
8-12
Total Students
312 students
841 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#378 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
67%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
162
-
Grade 8 Students
150
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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
87%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%