Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Battle Ground Middle School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battle Ground Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Battle Ground Middle School's student population of 739 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Battle Ground Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Ground Middle School is 0.44, 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
#854 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Battle Ground Middle School's ranking?
Battle Ground Middle School is ranked #854 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Battle Ground Middle School often compared to?
Battle Ground Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Klondike Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Battle Ground Middle School?
739 students attend Battle Ground Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Battle Ground Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Ground Middle School?
Battle Ground Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Battle Ground Middle School offer ?
Battle Ground Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Battle Ground Middle School part of?
Battle Ground Middle School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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