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#921 of 1,823 schools in IN
Greencastle Middle School
Middle School · Greencastle Community School Corp · Greencastle, IN
A Greencastle Community School Corp middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Percy L Julian Dr, Greencastle, IN 46135
- Math 37% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greencastle Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greencastle 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,847
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Putnam Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greencastle Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greencastle Middle School is listed in Greencastle Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greencastle Middle School
Greencastle Middle School is a public middle school in Greencastle, IN, part of Greencastle Community School Corp, serving approximately 404 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greencastle Middle School
What grades does Greencastle Middle School serve?
Greencastle Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Greencastle Middle School?
Greencastle Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greencastle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greencastle Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greencastle Middle School rank in IN?
Greencastle Middle School ranks #921 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Greencastle Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greencastle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Greencastle Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greencastle Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greencastle Middle School a charter school?
No, Greencastle Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greencastle Middle School a Title I school?
No, Greencastle Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greencastle Middle School?
41.8% of students at Greencastle 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (765) 653-9774
- Area population (ZIP 46135)
- 19,639
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 46135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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