Goshen Middle School
Tel:
(574) 533-0391
Goshen Middle School serves 1,549 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Goshen 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Goshen Middle School's student population of 1,549 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 1,549 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
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School Comparison
Goshen Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Goshen Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1242 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Goshen Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Goshen Middle School is Goshen High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fairfield Junior Senior High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Goshen Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Goshen West Goshen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
0.8 miles
215 Dewey Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7855 0.8 K-5 353 - Goshen Parkside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
1.0 miles
1202 S 7th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765 1.0 K-5 394 - Goshen Chandler Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 478 students
1.2 miles
419 S 8th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085 1.2 K-5 478 - Goshen Model Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 595 students
1.2 miles
412 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677 1.2 K-5 595 - Goshen Goshen High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,952 student
1.4 miles
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651 1.4 9-12 1,952
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