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5.7 avg / 10

Wes-del Community Schools School District

School District · Gaston, Indiana

Students: 882
Teachers (FTE): 68

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,885

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

District shortlistschools + peers

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.

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Wes-del Elementary School

5.8/10

Gaston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Wes-del Middle/senior High School

5.6/10

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. The district invests $11,885 per student annually.

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

Math Proficiency 52.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.7%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Wes-del Community Schools with test data.

Schools in Wes-del Community Schools

3 schools

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Gaston
Total Enrollment
882
Teachers (FTE)
68
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 per-pupil spending in Wes-del Community Schools?

Wes-del Community Schools spends $11,885 per student per year.

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%

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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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