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#757 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
North Junior High School
Middle School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN
An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15325 Hwy 41 N, Evansville, IN 47725
- Math 37% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Junior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), 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
$105,528
Median home value
$270,700
Median rent
$1,632/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
97.2%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Plaza Park International Prep AcadEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 592 | 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.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #21 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Junior High School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Junior High School
North Junior High School is a public middle school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 930 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Junior High School
What grades does North Junior High School serve?
North Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Junior High School?
North Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 930 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Junior High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Junior High School rank in IN?
North Junior High School ranks #757 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is North Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 North Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Junior High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is North Junior High School a charter school?
No, North Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Junior High School a Title I school?
No, North Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Junior High School?
40.3% of students at North 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 930
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (812) 435-0975
- Area population (ZIP 47725)
- 19,436
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 47725; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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