Serving 627 students in grades 5-8, West Noble Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Noble Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ligonier, IN, encompassing approximately 130.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 10.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Noble Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Noble Middle 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 West Noble Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1043 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
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 ↓
Hispanic
59%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 West Noble Middle School's ranking?
West Noble Middle School is ranked #1043 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Noble Middle School often compared to?
West Noble Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Noble Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend West Noble Middle School?
627 students attend West Noble Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Noble Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Noble Middle School?
West Noble Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Noble Middle School offer ?
West Noble Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Noble Middle School part of?
West Noble Middle School is part of West Noble School Corporation School District.
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