What grades does West Side Middle School serve?

West Side Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Elkhart area.

Where is West Side Middle School located?

West Side Middle School is a urban school in Elkhart, IN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School is 15.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Elkhart, IN?

Schools in Elkhart include West Side Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Elkhart area.

INMiddleATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

West Side Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Elkhart, Indiana|Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, IN 46514

School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

570

Student:Teacher

15.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

Elkhart Community Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

62.5%

Phone

(574)295-4815

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

31%

25th percentile in IN

Math Proficiency

15%

15th percentile in IN

Chronic Absenteeism

21.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

98 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1

Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

567

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

33.73

86% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.029999999

Nurses

0.89999998

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,145

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,269

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,632

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 56%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$255,339

+5.0% 1yr+40.2% 5yr

Elkhart, IN metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.2%

Below 150% poverty line

3.8%

Unemployment rate

14.9%

Uninsured residents

18.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,087

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,889

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

654 (35%)

Specific Learning Disability

310 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

285 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

227 (12%)

Autism

164 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

61 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

569

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Middle School

West Side Middle School has a total enrollment of 570 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Elkhart, IN.