Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, Lewis Cass Junior High 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Cass Junior High School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis Cass Junior High School 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 Lewis Cass Junior High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#983 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Cass Junior High School's ranking?
Lewis Cass Junior High School is ranked #983 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lewis Cass Junior High School?
312 students attend Lewis Cass Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lewis Cass Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Cass Junior High School?
Lewis Cass Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis Cass Junior High School offer ?
Lewis Cass Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis Cass Junior High School part of?
Lewis Cass Junior High School is part of Lewis Cass Schools School District.
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