Very Good
#595 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 33% in state
Custer Baker Intermediate School
Middle School · Franklin Community School Corp · Franklin, IN
A Franklin Community School Corp middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
101 W SR 44, Franklin, IN 46131
- Math 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Custer Baker Intermediate School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Custer Baker Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$81,914
Median home value
$227,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Franklin Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Custer Baker Intermediate School is listed in Franklin Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Custer Baker Intermediate School
Custer Baker Intermediate School is a public middle school in Franklin, IN, part of Franklin Community School Corp, serving approximately 736 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Custer Baker Intermediate School
What grades does Custer Baker Intermediate School serve?
Custer Baker Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Custer Baker Intermediate School?
Custer Baker Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Baker Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Baker Intermediate School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Custer Baker Intermediate School rank in IN?
Custer Baker Intermediate School ranks #595 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Custer Baker Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Custer Baker Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Custer Baker Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Custer Baker Intermediate School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Custer Baker Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Custer Baker Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Custer Baker Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Custer Baker Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Custer Baker Intermediate School?
50.0% of students at Custer Baker Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (317) 346-8600
- Area population (ZIP 46131)
- 35,502
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 46131; 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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