Serving 435 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 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Gaston, IN, encompassing approximately 77.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wes-del Middle/senior High School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Warriors!
School Rankings
Wes-del Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wes-del Middle/senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wes-del Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School is ranked #937 out of 1,743 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, Daleville Jr-sr High School, Yorktown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
435 students attend Wes-del Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wes-del Middle/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wes-del Middle/senior High School?
Wes-del Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
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