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#996 of 1,823 schools in IN
Charlestown Middle School
Middle School · Greater Clark County Schools · Charlestown, IN
A Greater Clark County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
8804 High Jackson Rd, Charlestown, IN 47111
- Math 39% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlestown Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charlestown 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. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated829/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlestown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,418
Median home value
$261,700
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Old Corden Porter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| Parkview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 672 | Compare → |
| River Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 839 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greater Clark County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlestown Middle School is listed in Greater Clark County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlestown Middle School
Charlestown Middle School is a public middle school in Charlestown, IN, part of Greater Clark County Schools, serving approximately 616 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlestown Middle School
What grades does Charlestown Middle School serve?
Charlestown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charlestown Middle School?
Charlestown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlestown Middle School rank in IN?
Charlestown Middle School ranks #996 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Charlestown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlestown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Charlestown Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlestown Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlestown Middle School a charter school?
No, Charlestown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlestown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charlestown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlestown Middle School?
45.3% of students at Charlestown 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (812) 256-6363
- Area population (ZIP 47111)
- 17,899
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 47111; 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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