Serving 363 students in grades 6-8, Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rensselaer Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Rensselaer, IN, encompassing approximately 266.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rensselaer Central Middle School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rensselaer Central Middle School is 0.33, 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
#605 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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)13.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Rensselaer Central Middle School's ranking?
Rensselaer Central Middle School is ranked #605 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rensselaer Central Middle School often compared to?
Rensselaer Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kankakee Valley Middle School, Salem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rensselaer Central Middle School?
363 students attend Rensselaer Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rensselaer Central Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rensselaer Central Middle School?
Rensselaer Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rensselaer Central Middle School offer ?
Rensselaer Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rensselaer Central Middle School part of?
Rensselaer Central Middle School is part of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District.
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