Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Elston Middle 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 was 54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
496 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)54%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)58%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
40%
13%
White
37%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Elston Middle School?
496 students attend Elston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Elston Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elston Middle School?
Elston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elston Middle School offer ?
Elston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elston Middle School part of?
Elston Middle School is part of Michigan City Area Schools School District.
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