East Jay County Middle School (Closed 2023)

225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Jay County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(18-19)
58%
45%
(18-19)
51%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
10%
12%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
13%
White
(19-20)
88%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend East Jay County Middle School?
480 students attend East Jay County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of East Jay County Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East Jay County Middle School offer ?
East Jay County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Jay County Middle School part of?
East Jay County Middle School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.

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