421 South Harrison Street
Greentown, IN 46936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eastern Middle School serves 380 students in grades 6-8.
Eastern Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eastern Middle School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Eastern Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eastern Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
92%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).

How many students attend Eastern Middle School?

380 students attend Eastern Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Eastern Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Middle School?

Eastern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.

What grades does Eastern Middle School offer ?

Eastern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Eastern Middle School part of?

Eastern Middle School is part of Eastern Howard School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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