Shawswick 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
12%
Black
(19-20)n/a
13%
White
(19-20)95%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Shawswick Middle School?
209 students attend Shawswick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shawswick Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Shawswick Middle School offer ?
Shawswick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shawswick Middle School part of?
Shawswick Middle School is part of North Lawrence Community Schools School District.
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