For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 835 students in Caston School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Caston School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
835 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Caston School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
756 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
52
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,277 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,354
$13,148
Spending / Student
$9,277
$12,780
Best Caston School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Caston Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caston School Corporation School District?
Caston School Corporation School District manages 2 public schools serving 835 students.
What is the rank of Caston School Corporation School District?
Caston School Corporation School District is ranked #285 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Caston School Corporation School District?
91% of Caston School Corporation School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caston School Corporation School District?
Caston School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Caston School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,277 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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