Serving 287 students in grades 7-8, Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Rush Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benjamin Rush Middle School is ranked #772 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Rush Middle School?
287 students attend Benjamin Rush Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Benjamin Rush Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Rush Middle School?
Benjamin Rush Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Rush Middle School offer ?
Benjamin Rush Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Benjamin Rush Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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