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#251 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 14% in state

Covington Middle School

Middle School · Covington Community School Corp · Covington, IN

A Covington Community School Corp middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

514 Railroad St, Covington, IN 47932

  • Math 50% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,669
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Covington Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Covington 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,365

Median home value

$171,600

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Covington Community School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Covington Middle School is listed in Covington Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Covington Middle School

Covington Middle School is a public middle school in Covington, IN, part of Covington Community School Corp, serving approximately 200 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covington Middle School

What grades does Covington Middle School serve?

Covington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Covington Middle School?

Covington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Covington Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covington Middle School rank in IN?

Covington Middle School ranks #251 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Covington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Covington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Covington Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Covington Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Covington Middle School a charter school?

No, Covington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Covington Middle School a Title I school?

No, Covington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covington Middle School?

44.0% of students at Covington 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
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fountain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 47932)
5,193
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
44.2
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 47932; 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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