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#1030 of 1,823 schools in IN
Greensburg Community JR High
Middle School · Greensburg Community Schools · Greensburg, IN
A middle school in Greensburg, IN serving grades 6th – 8th.
505 E Central Ave, Greensburg, IN 47240
- Math 34% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greensburg Community JR High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greensburg Community JR High 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,608/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensburg), 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
$74,373
Median home value
$201,100
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Greensburg Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greensburg Community JR High is listed in Greensburg Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greensburg Community JR High
Greensburg Community JR High is a public middle school in Greensburg, IN, part of Greensburg Community Schools, serving approximately 422 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greensburg Community JR High
What grades does Greensburg Community JR High serve?
Greensburg Community JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Greensburg Community JR High?
Greensburg Community JR High has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensburg Community JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensburg Community JR High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greensburg Community JR High rank in IN?
Greensburg Community JR High ranks #1,030 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Greensburg Community JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Greensburg Community JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Greensburg Community JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greensburg Community JR High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greensburg Community JR High a charter school?
No, Greensburg Community JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greensburg Community JR High a Title I school?
No, Greensburg Community JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greensburg Community JR High?
51.4% of students at Greensburg Community JR High 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (812) 663-7523
- Area population (ZIP 47240)
- 21,514
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 47240; 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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