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#573 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 31% in state

Edgewood Junior High School

Middle School · Richland-bean Blossom C S C · Ellettsville, IN

A Richland-bean Blossom C S C middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

851 W Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville, IN 47429

  • Math 38% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,558
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Edgewood Junior High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
30%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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

39%

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 Edgewood Junior High 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average286/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$88,625

Median home value

$226,200

Median rent

$753/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47429; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seven Oaks Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–121.0 mi514Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Richland-bean Blossom C S C

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edgewood Junior High School is listed in Richland-Bean Blossom C S C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edgewood Junior High School

Edgewood Junior High School is a public middle school in Ellettsville, IN, part of Richland-bean Blossom C S C, serving approximately 620 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edgewood Junior High School

What grades does Edgewood Junior High School serve?

Edgewood Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Edgewood Junior High School?

Edgewood Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Junior High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgewood Junior High School rank in IN?

Edgewood Junior High School ranks #573 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Edgewood Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgewood Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Edgewood Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood Junior High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Edgewood Junior High School a charter school?

No, Edgewood Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edgewood Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Edgewood Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood Junior High School?

39.0% of students at Edgewood Junior High 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
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 47429)
7,402
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
41.3
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 47429; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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