Serving 524 students in grades 7-8, John L Mcculloch Junior High 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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John L Mcculloch Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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John L Mcculloch Junior High School's student population of 524 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
John L Mcculloch Junior High 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 John L Mcculloch Junior High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1537 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
18%
13%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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John L Mcculloch Junior High School is ranked #1537 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John L Mcculloch Junior High School often compared to?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastbrook Middle School, R J Baskett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High School?
524 students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John L Mcculloch Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Mcculloch Junior High School?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John L Mcculloch Junior High School offer ?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John L Mcculloch Junior High School part of?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School is part of Marion Community Schools School District.
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