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#504 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 28% in state

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School

High School · Nettle Creek School Corporation · Hagerstown, IN

A Nettle Creek School Corporation high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

701 Baker Rd, Hagerstown, IN 47346

  • Math 32% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,658
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Hagerstown Jr-sr High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
30%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hagerstown Jr-sr 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,180

Median home value

$147,300

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Nettle Creek School Corporation

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School is listed in Nettle Creek School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hagerstown Jr-sr High School

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Hagerstown, IN, part of Nettle Creek School Corporation, serving approximately 542 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hagerstown Jr-sr High School

What grades does Hagerstown Jr-sr High School serve?

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hagerstown Jr-sr High School?

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hagerstown Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hagerstown Jr-sr High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hagerstown Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School ranks #504 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Hagerstown Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hagerstown Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hagerstown Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hagerstown Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hagerstown Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hagerstown Jr-sr High School?

43.9% of students at Hagerstown Jr-sr 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 – 12th
Enrollment
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47346)
4,123
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
40.1
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 47346; 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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