Serving 422 students in grades 7-8, John Marshall 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 7% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% 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 7-8
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)7%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)17%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
66%
13%
White
9%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Middle School?
422 students attend John Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John Marshall Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Middle School?
John Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Marshall Middle School offer ?
John Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John Marshall Middle School part of?
John Marshall Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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