John L Mcculloch Junior High School

3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 524 students in grades 7-8, John L Mcculloch Junior High 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John L Mcculloch Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

John L Mcculloch Junior High School's student population of 524 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

John L Mcculloch Junior High 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 John L Mcculloch Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1537 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John L Mcculloch Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
18%
13%
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White
47%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of John L Mcculloch Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John L Mcculloch Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John L Mcculloch Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John L Mcculloch Junior High School's ranking?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School is ranked #1537 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John L Mcculloch Junior High School often compared to?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastbrook Middle School, R J Baskett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High School?
524 students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John L Mcculloch Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Mcculloch Junior High School?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John L Mcculloch Junior High School offer ?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John L Mcculloch Junior High School part of?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School is part of Marion Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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