Zionsville West Middle School

1,139 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Zionsville West Middle School, located in Whitestown, Indiana, serves students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the highly regarded Zionsville Community Schools corporation. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The faculty focuses on holistic development, balancing traditional classroom learning with opportunities for critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Zionsville West Middle School is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. Students have access to a wide variety of clubs, competitive athletics, and fine arts programs, which help build community and school spirit. The facility itself is modern and well-equipped, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing a high-quality learning space. With a focus on student-centered instruction and a partnership between parents and staff, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high performance and student engagement within the central Indiana region.

1,139

Total Students

68.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zionsville West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	830
Hispanic	59
Black	61
Asian	123
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
830 (72.9%)
Asian
123 (10.8%)
Two or More
62 (5.4%)
Black
61 (5.4%)
Hispanic
59 (5.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Zionsville Community Schools
Phone:	(317)873-1240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 302

Grade 6 292

Grade 7 283

Grade 8 262