Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Schmucker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schmucker Middle School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schmucker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schmucker Middle School is 0.45, 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
#531 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
73%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schmucker Middle School's ranking?
Schmucker Middle School is ranked #531 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Schmucker Middle School often compared to?
Schmucker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Schmucker Middle School?
967 students attend Schmucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Schmucker Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schmucker Middle School?
Schmucker Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Schmucker Middle School offer ?
Schmucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Schmucker Middle School part of?
Schmucker Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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