Norwell Middle School

Public 6-8

 1100 E Us 224
       Ossian, IN  46777


(260) 543-2218

District: Northern Wells Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 489 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,685 Help


Students who attend Norwell Middle School usually attend:

High:    Norwell High School

Feeder schools for Norwell Middle School:

Elementary:    Lancaster Central School
    Ossian Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  566

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Compare Details Norwell Middle School ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwell Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwell Middle School is $9,685.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Norwell Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Norwell Middle School 90th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Norwell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Northern Wells Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Wells Community Schools 72nd of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwell Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.76 56th 222 74.8%
2005 68.34 100th 370 73.0%
2006 62.69 141st 375 62.4%
2007 67.07 114th 382 70.2%
2008 58.85 171st 392 56.4%
2009 72.61 104th 423 75.4%
2010 71.36 107th 428 75.0%
2011 74.57 94th 451 79.2%
2012 73.60 88th 447 80.3%
2013 72.30 102nd 444 77.0%
2014 76.37 78th 470 83.4%
2015 77.71 77th 485 84.1%
2016 75.91 99th 494 80.0%
2017 70.93 121st 472 74.4%
2018 73.42 111th 473 76.5%
2019 69.09 132nd 470 71.9%
2021 81.75 70th 483 85.5%
2022 83.80 64th 490 86.9%
2023 78.93 90th 489 81.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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Enrollment information for Norwell Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 525 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1989 527 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 536 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 560 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 610 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 620 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1994 659 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1995 606 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 606 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 617 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 2 631
1998 624 2 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1999 619 3 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 628 3 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 655 2 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2002 646 3 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2003 646 3 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2004 611 1 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 621 0 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 600 0 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2007 613 0 1 10 2 n/a n/a 3 629
2008 618 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 8 638
2009 594 1 7 7 0 n/a n/a 14 623
2010 585 0 8 8 1 n/a n/a 16 618
2011 540 3 4 9 4 1 23 0 584
2012 522 4 4 10 2 1 18 0 561
2013 461 4 3 10 5 0 12 0 495
2014 506 3 4 12 5 0 15 0 545
2015 525 3 6 13 3 0 14 0 564
2016 524 1 6 17 1 1 19 0 569
2017 544 5 6 21 1 1 14 0 592
2018 542 7 6 21 2 0 17 0 595
2019 521 4 7 25 1 0 13 0 571
2020 531 3 6 25 0 0 14 0 579
2021 489 1 8 34 0 0 15 0 547
2022 524 5 9 25 0 0 17 0 580
2023 521 3 8 23 1 0 10 0 566

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norwell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 31.0 17.1 9.6
1989 527 28.5 18.4 7
1990 540 29.2 18.4 4.1
1991 566 29.7 19.0 4.2
1992 616 28.3 21.7 10.1
1993 627 32.1 19.5 8
1994 664 35.5 18.7 7.8
1995 616 35.0 17.6 6.7
1996 616 35.0 17.6 6.7
1997 631 37.3 16.9 6.8
1998 639 38.2 16.7 6.3
1999 634 36.8 17.2 12.6
2000 645 39.9 16.2 13
2001 677 38.0 17.8 15.7
2002 662 37.4 17.7 20.4
2003 662 37.4 17.7 20.4
2004 627 36.7 17.1 18.7
2005 636 33.9 18.8 19.7
2006 612 34.4 17.8 20.8
2007 629 n/a n/a 22
2008 638 40.6 15.7 22.5
2009 623 39.8 15.7 25.3
2010 618 37.5 16.4 32.4
2011 584 28.1 20.7 34.2
2012 561 38.0 14.7 34.2
2013 495 33.0 15.0 33.9
2014 545 34.6 15.7 35.2
2015 564 33.0 17.0 33.3
2016 569 33.0 17.2 28.1
2017 592 30.0 19.7 27.9
2018 595 35.0 17.0 29.2
2019 571 31.0 18.4 29.4
2020 579 37.2 15.5 30.1
2021 547 36.0 15.1 28.7
2022 580 36.3 15.9 24.1
2023 566 39.0 14.5 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norwell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 31.0 17.1 9.6
1989 527 28.5 18.4 7
1990 540 29.2 18.4 4.1
1991 566 29.7 19.0 4.2
1992 616 28.3 21.7 10.1
1993 627 32.1 19.5 8
1994 664 35.5 18.7 7.8
1995 616 35.0 17.6 6.7
1996 616 35.0 17.6 6.7
1997 631 37.3 16.9 6.8
1998 639 38.2 16.7 6.3
1999 634 36.8 17.2 12.6
2000 645 39.9 16.2 13
2001 677 38.0 17.8 15.7
2002 662 37.4 17.7 20.4
2003 662 37.4 17.7 20.4
2004 627 36.7 17.1 18.7
2005 636 33.9 18.8 19.7
2006 612 34.4 17.8 20.8
2007 629 n/a n/a 22
2008 638 40.6 15.7 22.5
2009 623 39.8 15.7 25.3
2010 618 37.5 16.4 32.4
2011 584 28.1 20.7 34.2
2012 561 38.0 14.7 34.2
2013 495 33.0 15.0 33.9
2014 545 34.6 15.7 35.2
2015 564 33.0 17.0 33.3
2016 569 33.0 17.2 28.1
2017 592 30.0 19.7 27.9
2018 595 35.0 17.0 29.2
2019 571 31.0 18.4 29.4
2020 579 37.2 15.5 30.1
2021 547 36.0 15.1 28.7
2022 580 36.3 15.9 24.1
2023 566 39.0 14.5 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Norwell Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $24 (0.3%) $8,418 (99.7%) $8,443
2020 $20 (0.2%) $8,487 (99.8%) $8,507
2021 $182 (1.9%) $9,581 (98.1%) $9,763
2022 $110 (1.1%) $9,576 (98.9%) $9,685

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwell Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 489 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell Middle School)56.541
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Wells Community Schools)56.541
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Norwell Middle School)59.147.5
 11.6%
   6th Grade Math (Northern Wells Community Schools)59.147.5
 11.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Norwell Middle School)54.548.1
 6.4%
   6th Grade Science (Northern Wells Community Schools)54.548.1
 6.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell Middle School)46.243.3
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Wells Community Schools)46.243.3
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Norwell Middle School)46.750
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Northern Wells Community Schools)46.750
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell Middle School)5553.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Wells Community Schools)5553.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Norwell Middle School)47.160.1
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Northern Wells Community Schools)47.160.1
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students571566
 0.9%
African American43
 25%
American Indian11
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White521521
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%30.9%
 1.5%


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Norwell Middle School ranks 90th of 489 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Norwell Middle School.

Students who attend Norwell Middle School usually go on to attend Norwell High School

Students at Norwell Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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