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West Vigo Middle School
Middle School · Vigo County School Corp · West Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4750 W Sarah Myers Dr, West Terre Haute, IN 47885
- Math 15% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Vigo Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Vigo 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,203
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Scott Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Vigo Virtual School AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Honey Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 680 | Compare → |
| Otter Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 715 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #18 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Vigo Middle School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Vigo Middle School
West Vigo Middle School is a public middle school in West Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 392 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,670 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Vigo Middle School
What grades does West Vigo Middle School serve?
West Vigo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Vigo Middle School?
West Vigo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vigo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Vigo Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Vigo Middle School rank in IN?
West Vigo Middle School ranks #1,670 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is West Vigo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Vigo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Vigo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Vigo Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Vigo Middle School a charter school?
No, West Vigo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Vigo Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Vigo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Vigo Middle School?
58.4% of students at West Vigo 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4361
- Area population (ZIP 47885)
- 9,287
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 47885; 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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