Serving 1,004 students in grades 6-8, Schmucker Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,004 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schmucker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Schmucker Middle School's student population of 1,004 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,004 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schmucker Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schmucker Middle School is 0.48, 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
#313 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
8%
13%
White
71%
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
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schmucker Middle School's ranking?
Schmucker Middle School is ranked #313 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Schmucker Middle School often compared to?
Schmucker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Schmucker Middle School?
1,004 students attend Schmucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Schmucker Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schmucker Middle School?
Schmucker Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Schmucker Middle School offer ?
Schmucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Schmucker Middle School part of?
Schmucker Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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