Serving 1,019 students in grades 7-9, Goshen Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goshen Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Goshen Junior High School's student population of 1,019 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goshen Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goshen Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
33%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Junior High School's ranking?
Goshen Junior High School is ranked #1201 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Goshen Junior High School often compared to?
Goshen Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Goshen Junior High School?
1,019 students attend Goshen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Goshen Junior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Junior High School?
Goshen Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goshen Junior High School offer ?
Goshen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Goshen Junior High School part of?
Goshen Junior High School is part of Goshen Community Schools School District.
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