Serving 621 students in grades 7-8, New Palestine Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
New Palestine Jr High 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 Jr High School is 0.26, 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.
New Palestine Jr High School is ranked #224 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Palestine Jr High School often compared to?
New Palestine Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend New Palestine Jr High School?
621 students attend New Palestine Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Palestine Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Palestine Jr High School?
New Palestine Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Palestine Jr High School offer ?
New Palestine Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is New Palestine Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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