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#943 of 1,823 schools in IN
Lewis Cass Junior High School
Middle School · Lewis Cass Schools · Walton, IN
A middle school in Walton, IN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6422 East State Road 218, Walton, IN 46994
- Math 33% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis Cass Junior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis Cass Junior 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,732
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$627/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46994; 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.
Lewis Cass Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis Cass Junior High School is listed in Lewis Cass Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis Cass Junior High School
Lewis Cass Junior High School is a public middle school in Walton, IN, part of Lewis Cass Schools, serving approximately 312 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis Cass Junior High School
What grades does Lewis Cass Junior High School serve?
Lewis Cass Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lewis Cass Junior High School?
Lewis Cass Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Junior High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis Cass Junior High School rank in IN?
Lewis Cass Junior High School ranks #943 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lewis Cass Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis Cass Junior High 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 Lewis Cass Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis Cass Junior High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Lewis Cass Junior High School a charter school?
No, Lewis Cass Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis Cass Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Lewis Cass Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis Cass Junior High School?
52.6% of students at Lewis Cass Junior 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (574) 626-2511
- Area population (ZIP 46994)
- 2,180
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 46994; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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