Very Good
#617 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 34% in state
New Palestine Intermediate School
Middle School · Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · New Palestine, IN
A Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
5613 W 200 South, New Palestine, IN 46163
- Math 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Palestine Intermediate School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Palestine Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Palestine), 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
$111,378
Median home value
$313,000
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46163; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Intermediate & Middle SchlEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,086 | Compare → |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Warren Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 558 | 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.
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Palestine Intermediate School is listed in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Palestine Intermediate School
New Palestine Intermediate School is a public middle school in New Palestine, IN, part of Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 583 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Palestine Intermediate School
What grades does New Palestine Intermediate School serve?
New Palestine Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend New Palestine Intermediate School?
New Palestine Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Intermediate School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Palestine Intermediate School rank in IN?
New Palestine Intermediate School ranks #617 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is New Palestine Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Palestine Intermediate 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 New Palestine Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Palestine Intermediate School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is New Palestine Intermediate School a charter school?
No, New Palestine Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Palestine Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, New Palestine Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Palestine Intermediate School?
25.9% of students at New Palestine Intermediate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (317) 861-4463
- Area population (ZIP 46163)
- 14,318
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 46163; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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