Chauncey Rose Middle School serves 242 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)63%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)56%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
8%
13%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Chauncey Rose Middle School?
242 students attend Chauncey Rose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chauncey Rose Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chauncey Rose Middle School?
Chauncey Rose Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chauncey Rose Middle School offer ?
Chauncey Rose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chauncey Rose Middle School part of?
Chauncey Rose Middle School is part of Vigo County School Corporation School District.
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