Wes-del Middle/senior High School

10000 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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

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School Overview

Wes-del Middle/senior High School's student population of 451 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Wes-del Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wes-del Middle/senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#941 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
38%
45%
41%
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wes-del Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School is ranked #941 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wes-del Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Wes-del Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorktown Middle School, Wapahani High School, Daleville Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wes-del Middle/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
451 students attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wes-del Middle/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wes-del Middle/senior High School offer ?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wes-del Middle/senior High School part of?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School is part of Wes-Del Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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