Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, Boone Grove 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 22% 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: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boone Grove Middle School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boone Grove 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 Boone Grove Middle School is 0.37, 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
#1187 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
78%
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
30%
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 Boone Grove Middle School's ranking?
Boone Grove Middle School is ranked #1187 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Boone Grove Middle School?
323 students attend Boone Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Boone Grove Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boone Grove Middle School?
Boone Grove Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boone Grove Middle School offer ?
Boone Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Boone Grove Middle School part of?
Boone Grove Middle School is part of Porter Township School Corp School District.
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