Very Good
#656 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 36% in state
West Central Middle School
Middle School · West Central School Corp · Francesville, IN
A West Central School Corp middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1850 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946
- Math 33% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Central Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,839
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Central School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Central Middle School is listed in West Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Middle School
West Central Middle School is a public middle school in Francesville, IN, part of West Central School Corp, serving approximately 97 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Middle School
What grades does West Central Middle School serve?
West Central Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Central Middle School rank in IN?
West Central Middle School ranks #656 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is West Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Central Middle School a charter school?
No, West Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Middle School?
62.9% of students at West Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (219) 567-2534
- Area population (ZIP 47946)
- 2,175
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47946; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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