Below Average
#1521 of 1,823 schools in IN
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
Middle School · Marion Community Schools · Marion, IN
A Marion Community Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3528 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46953
- Math 14% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$46,224
Median home value
$88,400
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Baskett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 157 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is listed in Marion Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is a public middle school in Marion, IN, part of Marion Community Schools, serving approximately 499 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,521 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
What grades does John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch serve?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch rank in IN?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch ranks #1,521 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch a charter school?
No, John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch a Title I school?
No, John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
73.3% of students at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch 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
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (765) 674-6917
- Area population (ZIP 46953)
- 23,570
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 46953; 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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