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West Central Middle School

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West Central Middle School ranks 206 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

206^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

West Central Middle School is a small public school in Francesville, Indiana — a rural community in Pulaski County — serving grades 7–8 with 89 students as part of the West Central School Corp. It ranked 206th of 486 Indiana schools in 2025–26 (58th percentile, 3 stars), while its district ranked 219th of 374 (41st percentile, 2 stars), making the middle school a relative bright spot within its own district. The long-term trend has been positive: after 1–2 stars from 2015–16 through 2021–22, the school reached 4 stars in 2022–23 (75th percentile), then settled at 3 stars, with its percentile easing from 75 to 64 to 59 to 58.

Academically, the 2025–26 results split clearly. Math is a strength: all-grade proficiency was 41.38%, second only to Rensselaer Central Middle School (50.89%) among nearby schools, and above state benchmarks in both grades (7th: 40% vs. 35.9%; 8th: 44.44% vs. 34.2%). ELA is weaker at 31.03%, ahead of only North White Middle School (15.46%) locally, and it has fallen from 49% in 2022–23 to 31.03% in 2025–26. The sharpest concern is 7th-grade ELA at 25%, well below the state's 41.7%, while 8th-grade ELA (44.44%) is essentially at the state's 44%. Kankakee Valley Middle School has a similar overall rank but stronger ELA and weaker math, and Winamac Community Middle School is stronger in ELA.

Other factors are worth knowing. Chronic absenteeism rose to 18.8% in 2024–25, above the district (16.2%) and state (16.7%), and higher than most nearby schools except North White (22.6%) — a possible early warning sign for academic risk. The student-teacher ratio of 8.9 is the lowest in the comparison group (nearby schools range from 12.5 to 15.7), suggesting small classes, and per-pupil spending was $10,639 in 2023–24, mid-pack locally. Free/reduced lunch was 56.18%. Because enrollment is so small, year-to-year percentages can swing widely. The clearest priorities appear to be 7th-grade ELA support and reducing absenteeism, while preserving the school's math momentum and low student-teacher ratio.

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,639

Per pupil spending ?

56.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1852 S Us 421
Francesville, IN 47946

(219) 567-2534

District: West Central School Corp

Students who attend West Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Central Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Central Middle School:

Elementary:

West Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 75th percentile in 2023 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Indiana median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 75th-percentile peak (2023) to 58th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg32%

206^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 31 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

219^th of 374West Central School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	206 of 486	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.8	198 of 480	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.1	179 of 491	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	122 of 489	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	47.2	265 of 490	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	282 of 483	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.3	269 of 470	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.1	280 of 473	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.5	352 of 472	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.5	365 of 494	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	47.1	298 of 485	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.5	317 of 470	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	26.6	374 of 444	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.2	298 of 447	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.1	230 of 451	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.3	170 of 428	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	46.7	269 of 423	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.2	154 of 392	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.4	133 of 382	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.0	123 of 375	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.9	114 of 370	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	73.7	40 of 222	82.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math41%

English Language Arts31%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)					ILEARN Math (2026)					ILEARN Science (2026)		ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	ILEARN Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Central Middle School	Public	7-8	1852 S Us 421	Francesville	47946	Pulaski County	West Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 567-2534	89	10	8.9	56.2%	79 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	55	206^th of 486 public middle schools	57.6%		56.8	198^th of 480 public middle schools	58.8%	8			25.0	44.4	31.0			40.0	44.4	41.4					$10,639	$274	$10,364
North White Middle School	Public	6-8	305 E Broadway	Monon	47959	White County	North White School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 253-7701	197	13	15.5	82.7%	76 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10.7	445^th of 486 public middle schools	8.4%		9.1	447^th of 480 public middle schools	6.9%	2		21.2	13.1	11.9	15.5		7.6	9.8	6.0	7.7	13.6	13.6			$8,124	$529	$7,595
North Judson-San Pierre Middle School	Public	5-8	950 Campbell Dr	North Judson	46366	Starke County	North Judson-San Pierre School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 896-2167																			(n/a)	25.9	39.2	28.2	27.7	29.8	36.2	39.2	20.5	7.7	24.6	41.2	41.2	44.8
Rensselaer Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1106 Bomber Blvd	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 866-4661	363	23	15.7	42.1%	296 (81.5%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (14.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	85	55^th of 486 public middle schools	88.7%		81.5	75^th of 480 public middle schools	84.4%	20		61.0	62.2	52.6	58.6		50.5	65.3	36.3	50.9	57.7	57.7		75.0	$10,798	$156	$10,642
Winamac Community Middle School	Public	6-8	715 School Dr	Winamac	46996	Pulaski County	Eastern Pulaski Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 946-6525	239	19	12.5	48.5%	211 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	67.8	150^th of 486 public middle schools	69.1%		70.4	124^th of 480 public middle schools	74.2%	26		34.1	57.1	63.2	51.4		44.3	36.9	39.1	40.2	34.1	34.1			$13,081	$565	$12,517
Kankakee Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	5258 W Sr 10	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 987-8810	728	51	14.4	45.9%	595 (81.7%)	2 (0.3%)	118 (16.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	54.9	208^th of 486 public middle schools	57.2%		57.8	190^th of 480 public middle schools	60.4%	18		35.9	43.4	38.4	39.1		35.0	32.9	35.6	34.6	36.3	36.3			$10,097	$154	$9,944

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Middle School

What high school do graduates of West Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Central Middle School usually go on to attend West Central Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of West Central Middle School?

Students at West Central Middle School are 89% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend West Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended West Central Middle School.

Is West Central Middle School a good school?

West Central Middle School ranks 206^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Central Middle School in?

West Central School Corp

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2025–26 ILEARN & SAT test scoresNewSep 25, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 5, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataSep 4, 2025

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJul 16, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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