Harold C Urey Middle School

407 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 312 students in grades 7-8, Harold C Urey Middle School ranks in the top 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 34% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harold C Urey Middle School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
312 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Harold C Urey Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold C Urey Middle School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#846 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harold C Urey Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harold C Urey Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Harold C Urey Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harold C Urey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harold C Urey Middle School's ranking?
Harold C Urey Middle School is ranked #846 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% 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 Harold C Urey Middle School?
312 students attend Harold C Urey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harold C Urey Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold C Urey Middle School?
Harold C Urey Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harold C Urey Middle School offer ?
Harold C Urey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Harold C Urey Middle School part of?
Harold C Urey Middle School is part of John Glenn School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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