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Princeton Comm Intermediate School

Elementary School · North Gibson School Corporation · Princeton, IN

A North Gibson School Corporation elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

1104 N Embree St, Princeton, IN 47670

  • Math 38% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,708
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Princeton Comm Intermediate School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
44%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Princeton Comm 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average443/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,873

Median home value

$140,400

Median rent

$959/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2PK–51.5 mi82Compare →
Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9PK–82.0 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

North Gibson School Corporation

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Princeton Comm Intermediate School is listed in North Gibson School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Princeton Comm Intermediate School

Princeton Comm Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Princeton, IN, part of North Gibson School Corporation, serving approximately 440 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,403 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Princeton Comm Intermediate School

What grades does Princeton Comm Intermediate School serve?

Princeton Comm Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Princeton Comm Intermediate School?

Princeton Comm Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Comm Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Comm Intermediate School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Princeton Comm Intermediate School rank in IN?

Princeton Comm Intermediate School ranks #1,403 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Princeton Comm Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Princeton Comm Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Princeton Comm Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton Comm Intermediate School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Princeton Comm Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Princeton Comm Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Princeton Comm Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Princeton Comm Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princeton Comm Intermediate School?

57.5% of students at Princeton Comm 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Gibson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 47670)
11,638
Area average commute
15.1 min
Area median age
39.6
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 47670; 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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