Serving 396 students in grades 7-8, Pierre Moran 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 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pierre Moran Middle School serves the eastern part of Elkhart, IN, covering an area of approximately 35.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school from the zone's edge, while the furthest point is about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pierre Moran Middle School's student population of 396 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pierre Moran 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 Pierre Moran Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1513 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
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
58%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre Moran Middle School's ranking?
Pierre Moran Middle School is ranked #1513 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pierre Moran Middle School often compared to?
Pierre Moran Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Side Middle School, West Side Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pierre Moran Middle School?
396 students attend Pierre Moran Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pierre Moran Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierre Moran Middle School?
Pierre Moran Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pierre Moran Middle School offer ?
Pierre Moran Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierre Moran Middle School part of?
Pierre Moran Middle School is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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