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#1191 of 1,823 schools in IN
Jimtown High School
High School · Baugo Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
A Baugo Community Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59021 CR 3 S, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jimtown High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jimtown 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkhart), 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
$53,263
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Elkhart High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 3,195 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Excel Center - ElkhartCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baugo Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jimtown High School is listed in Baugo Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jimtown High School
Jimtown High School is a public high school in Elkhart, IN, part of Baugo Community Schools, serving approximately 538 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,191 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jimtown High School
What grades does Jimtown High School serve?
Jimtown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jimtown High School?
Jimtown High School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jimtown High School rank in IN?
Jimtown High School ranks #1,191 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Jimtown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jimtown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Jimtown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jimtown High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jimtown High School a charter school?
No, Jimtown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jimtown High School a Title I school?
No, Jimtown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jimtown High School?
18.4% of students at Jimtown 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (574) 295-2343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46517)
- 25,438
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46517; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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