West Jay County 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
12%
Black
(19-20)n/a
13%
White
(19-20)96%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend West Jay County Middle School?
197 students attend West Jay County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Jay County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Jay County Middle School offer ?
West Jay County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Jay County Middle School part of?
West Jay County Middle School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
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