Below Average
#1544 of 1,823 schools in IN
Princeton Community Middle
Middle School · North Gibson School Corporation · Princeton, IN
A North Gibson School Corporation middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1106 N Embree St, Princeton, IN 47670
- Math 23% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princeton Community Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Princeton Community Middle 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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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
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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.
North Gibson School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Community Middle is listed in North Gibson School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princeton Community Middle
Princeton Community Middle is a public middle school in Princeton, IN, part of North Gibson School Corporation, serving approximately 429 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,544 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton Community Middle
What grades does Princeton Community Middle serve?
Princeton Community Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Princeton Community Middle?
Princeton Community Middle has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Community Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princeton Community Middle rank in IN?
Princeton Community Middle ranks #1,544 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Princeton Community Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton Community Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Princeton Community Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton Community Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Princeton Community Middle a charter school?
No, Princeton Community Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princeton Community Middle a Title I school?
No, Princeton Community Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princeton Community Middle?
49.2% of students at Princeton Community Middle 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (812) 385-2020
- 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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