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Public middle school · Norwell Community Schools

Norwell Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Ossian, IN · NCES 180822002159

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

561

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

40.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana middle enrollment

53th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

563.5

Norwell Middle School: 561 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Norwell Middle School

Norwell Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ossian. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Norwell Community Schools. NCES reports 561 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Norwell Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
36.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White91.4%
  • Hispanic5.2%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Norwell Community Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ossian Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

566 reported students

Lancaster Central School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

533 reported students

Norwell High School

High · Grades 09–12

753 reported students

View all 4 district schools →