Northside Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(812) 376-4405
Northside Middle School serves 875 students in grades 7-8.
Northside Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Northside Middle School's student population of 875 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 875 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northside Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Northside Middle School is 0.51, which is equal to 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 | #655 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 67% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bartholomew Con School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Northside Middle School is Columbus Area Career Connection (0.3 miles away)
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0.3 miles
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240 0.3 PK-12 n/a - Columbus Columbus North High School Math: 47% | Reading: 66%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,026 students10
0.3 miles
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432 0.3 9-12 2,026 - Columbus Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 56%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 658 students10
0.3 miles
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307 0.3 K-6 658 - Columbus Parkside Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 809 students10
1.0 miles
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314 1 PK-6 809 - Columbus Richard L Johnson Early Education Center Grades: PK | 60 students
1.2 miles
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569 1.2 PK 60
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