Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Greencastle 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 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Greencastle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Greencastle Middle School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Greencastle 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 Greencastle Middle School is 0.17, 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
#1190 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Greencastle Middle School is ranked #1190 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Greencastle Middle School?
391 students attend Greencastle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Greencastle Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greencastle Middle School?
Greencastle Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greencastle Middle School offer ?
Greencastle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Greencastle Middle School part of?
Greencastle Middle School is part of Greencastle Community School Corp School District.
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