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#716 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 39% in state
Eastern Middle School
Middle School · Eastern Howard School Corporation · Greentown, IN
An Eastern Howard School Corporation middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
421 South Harrison Street, Greentown, IN 46936
- Math 39% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastern 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,345
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millerview Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 4.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eastern Howard School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern Middle School is listed in Eastern Howard School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Middle School
Eastern Middle School is a public middle school in Greentown, IN, part of Eastern Howard School Corporation, serving approximately 382 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Middle School
What grades does Eastern Middle School serve?
Eastern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Middle School rank in IN?
Eastern Middle School ranks #716 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Eastern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Eastern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Eastern Middle School a charter school?
No, Eastern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eastern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Middle School?
47.1% of students at Eastern 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
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (765) 628-5030
- Area population (ZIP 46936)
- 5,956
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 46936; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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