Goshen Community Schools School District
School District · Goshen, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,221
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,221
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#121 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,439
+$1,077 vs Indiana median
District size
6,221 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Goshen Community Schools ranks #121 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Goshen Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chamberlain Elementary School (8.5/10), Waterford Elementary School (8.3/10), and West Goshen Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Goshen Community Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Goshen Community Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Goshen Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Waterford Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | West Goshen Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Model Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Prairie View Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Goshen Junior High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Goshen Intermediate School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Parkside Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Goshen High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Goshen Community Schools
Goshen Community Schools is a Goshen, Indiana school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,221 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $13,439 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Goshen Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chamberlain Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Goshen Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Goshen Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Goshen Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Goshen Community Schools
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Goshen
- Total Enrollment
- 6,221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 405
- District spending per student
- $13,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goshen Community Schools?
Goshen Community Schools has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Goshen Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Goshen Community Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Goshen Community Schools?
Goshen Community Schools's district-level spending was $13,439 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goshen Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Goshen Community Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Goshen Community Schools?
Chamberlain Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Goshen Community Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Goshen Community Schools?
Across schools in Goshen Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Goshen Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Goshen Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Goshen Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Msd Warren Township (16)
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- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
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- East Allen County Schools (14)
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- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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