Serving 487 students in grades 7-8, Joseph Block 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 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Joseph Block 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 Joseph Block Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Joseph Block Middle School is ranked #1681 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Joseph Block Middle School?
487 students attend Joseph Block Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Joseph Block Middle School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Block Middle School?
Joseph Block Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joseph Block Middle School offer ?
Joseph Block Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Joseph Block Middle School part of?
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