Serving 489 students in grades 5-6, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd 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 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd's student population of 489 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd 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 Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
23%
13%
White
45%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd's ranking?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is ranked #1413 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
489 students attend Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd offer ?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd part of?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is part of Marion Community Schools School District.
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