Serving 244 students in grades 6-8, Rossville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Rossville Middle School?
244 students attend Rossville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rossville Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rossville Middle School?
Rossville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rossville Middle School offer ?
Rossville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rossville Middle School part of?
Rossville Middle School is part of Rossville Consolidated School District.
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