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#1435 of 1,823 schools in IN

Churubusco Jr-sr High School

High School · Smith-green Community Schools · Churubusco, IN

A Smith-green Community Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Eagle Dr, Churubusco, IN 46723

  • Math 28% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$12,313
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Churubusco Jr-sr High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Churubusco Jr-sr High 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,183

Median home value

$198,800

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Smith-green Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Churubusco Jr-sr High School is listed in Smith-Green Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Churubusco Jr-sr High School

Churubusco Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Churubusco, IN, part of Smith-green Community Schools, serving approximately 636 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Churubusco Jr-sr High School

What grades does Churubusco Jr-sr High School serve?

Churubusco Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Churubusco Jr-sr High School?

Churubusco Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Jr-sr High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Churubusco Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Churubusco Jr-sr High School ranks #1,435 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Churubusco Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Churubusco Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Churubusco Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Churubusco Jr-sr High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Churubusco Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Churubusco Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Churubusco Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Churubusco Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Churubusco Jr-sr High School?

28.5% of students at Churubusco Jr-sr High 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 – 12th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Whitley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 46723)
7,575
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
45.9
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 46723; 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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