Below Average
#1517 of 1,823 schools in IN
Connersville Middle School
Middle School · Fayette County School Corporation · Connersville, IN
A Fayette County School Corporation middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Grand Ave, Connersville, IN 47331
- Math 22% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Connersville Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Connersville 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,530
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fayette County School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Connersville Middle School is listed in Fayette County School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connersville Middle School
Connersville Middle School is a public middle school in Connersville, IN, part of Fayette County School Corporation, serving approximately 467 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connersville Middle School
What grades does Connersville Middle School serve?
Connersville Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Connersville Middle School?
Connersville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connersville Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connersville Middle School rank in IN?
Connersville Middle School ranks #1,517 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Connersville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Connersville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Connersville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connersville Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Connersville Middle School a charter school?
No, Connersville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Connersville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Connersville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connersville Middle School?
65.5% of students at Connersville 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
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (765) 825-1139
- Area population (ZIP 47331)
- 22,769
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 47331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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