Serving 459 students in grades 7-8, Pierre Moran 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 14% (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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierre Moran Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pierre Moran Middle School's student population of 459 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pierre Moran 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 Pierre Moran Middle School is 0.64, 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
#1524 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
14%
Black
13%
13%
White
25%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre Moran Middle School's ranking?
Pierre Moran Middle School is ranked #1524 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pierre Moran Middle School often compared to?
Pierre Moran Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Side Middle School, West Side Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% 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 Pierre Moran Middle School?
459 students attend Pierre Moran Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pierre Moran Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% 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 Pierre Moran Middle School?
Pierre Moran Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pierre Moran Middle School offer ?
Pierre Moran Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pierre Moran Middle School part of?
Pierre Moran Middle School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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