Serving 583 students in grades 5-6, New Palestine Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
New Palestine Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Palestine Intermediate School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend New Palestine Intermediate School?
583 students attend New Palestine Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Palestine Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Palestine Intermediate School?
New Palestine Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Palestine Intermediate School offer ?
New Palestine Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is New Palestine Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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