Serving 436 students in grades 7-8, Joseph Block 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 is 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Block Middle School serves a central area in East Chicago, IN, covering approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Block Middle School's student population of 436 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Moving with Intention & Executing with Purpose!
School Rankings
Joseph Block Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Block Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1676 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
62%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Block Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Block Middle School is ranked #1676 out of 1,743 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Joseph Block Middle School?
436 students attend Joseph Block Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Joseph Block Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Block Middle School?
Joseph Block Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joseph Block Middle School offer ?
Joseph Block Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Block Middle School part of?
Joseph Block Middle School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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