Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Bloomfield 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bloomfield Middle School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 220% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Middle School is 0.15, 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)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomfield Middle School's ranking?
Bloomfield 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bloomfield Middle School?
168 students attend Bloomfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bloomfield Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomfield Middle School?
Bloomfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bloomfield Middle School offer ?
Bloomfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bloomfield Middle School part of?
Bloomfield Middle School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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