Crawford County Middle School

177 S 2nd St
Marengo, IN 47140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, Crawford County 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 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Marengo Elementary School serves the northeast area of Marengo, IN, covering approximately 24.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 5.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crawford County Middle School's student population of 267 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Crawford County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crawford County Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1208 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
39%
32%
41%
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10
(22-23)
35.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crawford County Middle School's ranking?
Crawford County Middle School is ranked #1208 out of 1,743 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Crawford County Middle School?
267 students attend Crawford County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Crawford County Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crawford County Middle School?
Crawford County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crawford County Middle School offer ?
Crawford County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crawford County Middle School part of?
Crawford County Middle School is part of Crawford County Community Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Marengo Elementary School serves the northeast area of Marengo, IN, covering approximately 24.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 5.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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