Serving 201 students in grades 6-8, North White 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North White Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
North White Middle School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North White Middle 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 North White Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North White Middle School's ranking?
North White Middle School is ranked #1381 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend North White Middle School?
201 students attend North White Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North White Middle School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North White Middle School?
North White Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North White Middle School offer ?
North White Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North White Middle School part of?
North White Middle School is part of North White School Corp School District.
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