Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, R J Baskett 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 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
R J Baskett Middle School's student population of 514 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R J Baskett 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 R J Baskett Middle School is 0.33, 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
#1337 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 R J Baskett Middle School's ranking?
R J Baskett Middle School is ranked #1337 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are R J Baskett Middle School often compared to?
R J Baskett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastbrook Middle School, John L Mcculloch Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend R J Baskett Middle School?
514 students attend R J Baskett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of R J Baskett Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R J Baskett Middle School?
R J Baskett Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does R J Baskett Middle School offer ?
R J Baskett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is R J Baskett Middle School part of?
R J Baskett Middle School is part of Mississinewa Community School Corp School District.
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