Serving 139 students in grades 7-8, Culver Community 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
11%
Black
(15-16)n/a
12%
White
(15-16)90%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend Culver Community Middle School?
139 students attend Culver Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Culver Community Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culver Community Middle School?
Culver Community Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Culver Community Middle School offer ?
Culver Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Culver Community Middle School part of?
Culver Community Middle School is part of Culver Community Schools Corporation School District.
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