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Wes-del Middle/senior High School vs. Yorktown High School

Should you attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School or Yorktown High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
10000 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Yorktown High School
1100 S Tiger Dr
Yorktown, IN 47396
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Wes-del Middle/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Yorktown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 451 students in grades 6-12, Wes-del Middle/senior High 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
451 students
815 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wes-del Middle/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yorktown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wes-del Middle/senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yorktown High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wes-del Middle/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yorktown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wes-del Middle/senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Yorktown High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#941 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#508 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wes-del Middle/senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yorktown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
35-39%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wes-del Middle/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorktown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in IN)
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wes-del Middle/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorktown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IN)
30-34%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wes-del Middle/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorktown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in IN)
≥95%
(Top 10% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wes-del Middle/senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Yorktown High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wes-del Middle/senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Yorktown High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
75
-
Grade 7 Students
59
-
Grade 8 Students
68
-
Grade 9 Students
60
209
Grade 10 Students
63
218
Grade 11 Students
65
211
Grade 12 Students
60
174
Ungraded Students
1
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wes-del Middle/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Yorktown High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Yorktown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wes-del Middle/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wes-Del Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yorktown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yorktown Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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