Indian Springs Middle School serves 868 students in grades 6-8.
Indian Springs 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Springs Middle School's student population of 868 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Springs 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 Indian Springs Middle School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Springs Middle School's ranking?
Indian Springs Middle School is ranked #1116 out of 1,755 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Indian Springs Middle School?
868 students attend Indian Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Indian Springs Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Springs Middle School?
Indian Springs Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Indian Springs Middle School offer ?
Indian Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Indian Springs Middle School part of?
Indian Springs Middle School is part of Whitley County Consolidated Schools School District.
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