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6.0avg / 10

Western School Corporation School District

School District · Russiaville, Indiana

Students: 2,500
Teachers (FTE): 161
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,500

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#216 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,600

$762 vs Indiana median

District size

2,500 students

Larger than Indiana median

The short answer

Western School Corporation ranks #216 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Western School Corporation's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Western Middle School (6.3/10), Western High School (5.9/10), and Western Intermediate School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Western Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +0.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Western School Corporation schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Western School Corporation

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Western Middle School6.3 / 10
2Western High School5.9 / 10
3Western Intermediate School5.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Western School Corporation

Western School Corporation is a Russiaville, Indiana school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $11,600 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Western School Corporation demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Western Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Western School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 57.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Western School Corporation, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency57.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency60.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Western School Corporation with test data.

Schools in Western School Corporation

4 schools

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Russiaville
Total Enrollment
2,500
Teachers (FTE)
161
District spending per student
$11,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Western School Corporation?

Western School Corporation 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 Western School Corporation?

The average composite rating for Western School Corporation is 6.0/10. 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 Western School Corporation?

Western School Corporation's district-level spending was $11,600 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 Western School Corporation?

The average student-teacher ratio in Western School Corporation is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Western School Corporation?

Western Middle School is the highest-rated school in Western School Corporation with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Western School Corporation?

Across schools in Western School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Western School Corporation compare to other districts in Indiana?

Western School Corporation has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
57.9%
ELA Proficiency
60.3%

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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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