Serving 788 students in grades 5-8, Michael Grimmer 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 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 788 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Michael Grimmer 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 Michael Grimmer Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Michael Grimmer Middle School is ranked #743 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Michael Grimmer Middle School often compared to?
Michael Grimmer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hal E Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Michael Grimmer Middle School?
788 students attend Michael Grimmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Michael Grimmer Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael Grimmer Middle School?
Michael Grimmer Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Michael Grimmer Middle School offer ?
Michael Grimmer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Michael Grimmer Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 788 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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