Very Good
#603 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 33% in state
Loogootee Middle School
Middle School · Loogootee Community Sch Corp · Loogootee, IN
A Loogootee Community Sch Corp middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
201 Brooks Ave, Loogootee, IN 47553
- Math 47% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loogootee Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Loogootee Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,533
Median home value
$197,000
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.8 | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| South East CenterPrivate · tuition | 2.9 | 1–8 | 3.5 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Fairview Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7 | 1–8 | 4.6 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loogootee Middle School is listed in Loogootee Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loogootee Middle School
Loogootee Middle School is a public middle school in Loogootee, IN, part of Loogootee Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 233 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loogootee Middle School
What grades does Loogootee Middle School serve?
Loogootee Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Loogootee Middle School?
Loogootee Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loogootee Middle School rank in IN?
Loogootee Middle School ranks #603 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Loogootee Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loogootee Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Loogootee Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loogootee Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loogootee Middle School a charter school?
No, Loogootee Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loogootee Middle School a Title I school?
No, Loogootee Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loogootee Middle School?
39.1% of students at Loogootee Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (812) 295-2409
- Area population (ZIP 47553)
- 8,613
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 47553; 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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