Serving 505 students in grades 7-8, Connersville 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connersville Middle School's student population of 505 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connersville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connersville Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connersville Middle School's ranking?
Connersville Middle School is ranked #1317 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Connersville Middle School?
505 students attend Connersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Connersville Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connersville Middle School?
Connersville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Connersville Middle School offer ?
Connersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Connersville Middle School part of?
Connersville Middle School is part of Fayette County School Corporation School District.
School Reviews
2 6/1/2020
The school had lows and highs, but mostly a lot of lows.
2 2/11/2020
The school is good but the bug problem is bad.
5 5/1/2007
this is areally good school i know cause i went here
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