Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Griffith 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 was 18% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
23%
13%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Griffith Middle School?
498 students attend Griffith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Griffith Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffith Middle School?
Griffith Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Griffith Middle School offer ?
Griffith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffith Middle School part of?
Griffith Middle School is part of Griffith Public Schools School District.
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