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#876 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 48% in state
Goshen Junior High School
Middle School · Goshen Community Schools · Goshen, IN
A Goshen Community Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1216 S Indiana Ave, Goshen, IN 46526
- Math 40% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goshen Junior High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Goshen 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goshen), 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
$65,864
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | 3–12 | 2.0 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Bashor Alternative SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Northern Maple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Goshen Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goshen Junior High School is listed in Goshen Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goshen Junior High School
Goshen Junior High School is a public middle school in Goshen, IN, part of Goshen Community Schools, serving approximately 936 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goshen Junior High School
What grades does Goshen Junior High School serve?
Goshen Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Goshen Junior High School?
Goshen Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 936 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Junior High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goshen Junior High School rank in IN?
Goshen Junior High School ranks #876 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Goshen Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goshen Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Goshen Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goshen Junior High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Goshen Junior High School a charter school?
No, Goshen Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goshen Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Goshen Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goshen Junior High School?
71.8% of students at Goshen 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 936
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (574) 533-0391
- Area population (ZIP 46526)
- 33,527
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 46526; 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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