Excellent
#201 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 11% in state
Zionsville West Middle School
Elementary School · Zionsville Community Schools · Whitestown, IN
A Zionsville Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5565 S 700 E, Whitestown, IN 46075
- Math 68% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zionsville West Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zionsville West 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. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitestown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,839
Median home value
$332,100
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46075; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Boone MeadowEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Traders Point Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Trailside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 519 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Zionsville Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zionsville West Middle School is listed in Zionsville Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zionsville West Middle School
Zionsville West Middle School is a public elementary school in Whitestown, IN, part of Zionsville Community Schools, serving approximately 1,087 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zionsville West Middle School
What grades does Zionsville West Middle School serve?
Zionsville West Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Zionsville West Middle School?
Zionsville West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,087 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zionsville West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zionsville West Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zionsville West Middle School rank in IN?
Zionsville West Middle School ranks #201 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Zionsville West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zionsville West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Zionsville West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zionsville West Middle School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Zionsville West Middle School a charter school?
No, Zionsville West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zionsville West Middle School a Title I school?
No, Zionsville West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zionsville West Middle School?
8.7% of students at Zionsville West 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (317) 873-1240
- Area population (ZIP 46075)
- 9,084
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 46075; 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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