At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605.5
Western Middle School: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 588
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Western Middle School
Western Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Russiaville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Western School Corporation. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.5%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black3.6%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Western School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Western Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
622 reported students
Western Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
527 reported students
Western High School
High · Grades 09–12
804 reported students
Public schools near Western Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School High · Western School Corporation | 09–12 | 804 | under 0.1 mi |
| Maple Crest Middle School Middle · Kokomo School Corporation | 06–08 | 435 | 5.7 mi |
| Northwestern Middle School Middle · Northwestern School Corp | 06–08 | 324 | 6.3 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Kokomo School Corporation | 06–08 | 451 | 6.7 mi |
| Bon Air Middle School Middle · Kokomo School Corporation | 06–08 | 190 | 8 mi |
| Taylor Middle School Middle · Taylor Community School Corp | 05–08 | 368 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Middle School
What grades does Western Middle School serve?
Western Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Western School Corporation.
How many students attend Western Middle School?
Western Middle School reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 588 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 589 students and 38.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Western Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Western School Corporation attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Western Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Western Middle School in?
Western Middle School is part of Western School Corporation, based in Russiaville, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Western Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Western High School (under 0.1 mi), Maple Crest Middle School (5.7 mi), Northwestern Middle School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.