Norwell Community Schools School District
School District · Ossian, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Norwell Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Norwell Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Norwell Middle School
Ossian · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ossian Elementary
Ossian · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Norwell High School
Ossian · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#90 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,198
$1,164 vs Indiana median
District size
2,439 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Norwell Community Schools ranks #90 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Norwell Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Norwell Middle School (7.9/10), Ossian Elementary (7.0/10), and Norwell High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Norwell Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwell Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Ossian Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Norwell High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lancaster Central School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Norwell Community Schools
Norwell Community Schools is a Ossian, Indiana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,439 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $11,198 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Norwell Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Norwell Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Norwell Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 62.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Norwell Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norwell Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Norwell Community Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Ossian
- Total Enrollment
- 2,439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwell Community Schools?
Norwell Community Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norwell Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Norwell Community Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Norwell Community Schools?
Norwell Community Schools spends $11,198 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norwell Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norwell Community Schools is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norwell Community Schools?
Norwell Middle School is the highest-rated school in Norwell Community Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Norwell Community Schools?
Across schools in Norwell Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norwell Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Norwell Community Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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