Norwell Middle School

Norwell Middle School serves 584 students in grades 6-8 in the rural community of Ossian, Indiana. With 40 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 360th out of 1,831 Indiana schools, placing it in the 80th percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 7.8 out of 10, Norwell Middle School shows particular strength in mathematics, where 52% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels. Located at 1100 E US 224 in Wells County, the school serves a stable community where the median household income is $61,685 and median home values reach $167,600. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 6,106 residents, with 22% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 7.3%, reflecting the economic stability of the region.

Norwell Middle School operates as a regular public school in this close-knit rural setting, where families value education and community connection in the heart of northeastern Indiana.

Located in a rural area, Norwell Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.