Rensselaer Middle School serves 320 students in grades 6-8.
Rensselaer 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rensselaer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rensselaer Middle School's student population of 320 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rensselaer Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Rensselaer Middle School is 0.32, 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
#801 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
81%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rensselaer Middle School's ranking?
Rensselaer Middle School is ranked #801 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rensselaer Middle School often compared to?
Rensselaer 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Rensselaer Middle School?
320 students attend Rensselaer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rensselaer Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rensselaer Middle School?
Rensselaer Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rensselaer Middle School offer ?
Rensselaer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rensselaer Middle School part of?
Rensselaer Middle School is part of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District.
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