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#748 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 41% in state

Crawford County Middle School

Middle School · Crawford County Community Sch Corp · Marengo, IN

A Crawford County Community Sch Corp middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

177 S 2nd St, Marengo, IN 47140

  • Math 54% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$12,325
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Crawford County Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
21%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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

60.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crawford County 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$63,651

Median home value

$124,800

Median rent

$649/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47140; 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.

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Crawford County Middle School

Crawford County Middle School is a public middle school in Marengo, IN, part of Crawford County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crawford County Middle School

What grades does Crawford County Middle School serve?

Crawford County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Crawford County Middle School?

Crawford County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crawford County Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crawford County Middle School rank in IN?

Crawford County Middle School ranks #748 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Crawford County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crawford County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Crawford County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crawford County Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crawford County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Crawford County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

60.3% of students at Crawford County 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
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
Area population (ZIP 47140)
2,458
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
38.8
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 47140; 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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