Wes-del Community Schools School District
School District · Gaston, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Wes-del Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wes-del 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.
Wes-del Elementary School
Gaston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
Gaston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#226 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,885
$477 vs Indiana median
District size
882 students
Smaller than Indiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Wes-del Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes-del Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Wes-del Middle/senior High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wes-del Community Schools
Wes-del Community Schools is a Gaston, Indiana school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 882 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $11,885 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Wes-del Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wes-del Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wes-del Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wes-del Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wes-del Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Wes-del Community Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Gaston
- Total Enrollment
- 882
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- District spending per student
- $11,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wes-del Community Schools?
Wes-del Community Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wes-del Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Wes-del Community Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wes-del Community Schools?
Wes-del Community Schools's district-level spending was $11,885 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wes-del Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wes-del Community Schools is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wes-del Community Schools?
Wes-del Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wes-del Community Schools with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wes-del Community Schools?
Across schools in Wes-del Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wes-del Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Wes-del Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
How we rate schools
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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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