Western Intermediate School vs. Northwestern Elementary School
Should I attend Western Intermediate School or Northwestern Elementary 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
Western Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 577 students in grades 3-8, Western Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northwestern Elementary 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 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-8
PK-6
Total Students
577 students
676 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#437 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
10
Kindergarten Students
-
88
Grade 1 Students
-
79
Grade 2 Students
-
91
Grade 3 Students
191
87
Grade 4 Students
189
112
Grade 5 Students
185
115
Grade 6 Students
2
94
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
85%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
