Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Edgewood Junior High 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 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgewood Junior High School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgewood Junior High 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 Edgewood Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
88%
63%
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
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Junior High School's ranking?
Edgewood Junior High School is ranked #924 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Edgewood Junior High School often compared to?
Edgewood Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-north Middle School, Seven Oaks Classical 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 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Junior High School?
620 students attend Edgewood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edgewood Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Junior High School?
Edgewood Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgewood Junior High School offer ?
Edgewood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edgewood Junior High School part of?
Edgewood Junior High School is part of Richland-Bean Blossom C S C School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2022
It is an amazing, bully-free school, and the teachers are amazing.
2 2/22/2014
Some kids get bullied a lot like I get picked on in gym a lot but I love gym still
The teachers don't do anything against bullying
That has been proven
I would not recommend this school to anyone
Yes the high school primary school and intermediate schools I would recommend not the jr.high
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