Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Career 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Career Middle School's student population of 393 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Career Middle 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 Career Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1592 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
38%
13%
White
39%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Middle School's ranking?
Career Middle School is ranked #1592 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Career Middle School?
393 students attend Career Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Career Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Middle School?
Career Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Middle School offer ?
Career Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Career Middle School part of?
Career Middle School is part of Career Academy Middle School District.
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