Evans Middle School serves 367 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)43%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)42%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
18%
13%
White
53%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Evans Middle School?
367 students attend Evans Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Evans Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evans Middle School?
Evans Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Evans Middle School offer ?
Evans Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Evans Middle School part of?
Evans Middle School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation School District.
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