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#731 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 40% in state
Benjamin Rush Middle School
Middle School · Rush County Schools · Rushville, IN
A Rush County Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 N Sexton St, Rushville, IN 46173
- Math 37% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Rush Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Rush Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,708
Median home value
$153,900
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rush County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Rush Middle School is listed in Rush County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Rush Middle School
Benjamin Rush Middle School is a public middle school in Rushville, IN, part of Rush County Schools, serving approximately 287 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Rush Middle School
What grades does Benjamin Rush Middle School serve?
Benjamin Rush Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Rush Middle School?
Benjamin Rush Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Rush Middle School rank in IN?
Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks #731 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Benjamin Rush Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Rush Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Rush Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Rush Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Rush Middle School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Rush Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Rush Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Rush Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Rush Middle School?
54.7% of students at Benjamin Rush Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rush County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (765) 932-2968
- Area population (ZIP 46173)
- 10,544
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46173; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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