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#1003 of 1,823 schools in IN
R J Baskett Middle School
Middle School · Mississinewa Community School Corp · Gas City, IN
A Mississinewa Community School Corp middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
125 N Broadway St, Gas City, IN 46933
- Math 24% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R J Baskett Middle School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R J Baskett 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gas City), 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
$59,398
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46933; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| John L Mcculloch Junior High SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mississinewa Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
R J Baskett Middle School is listed in Mississinewa Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R J Baskett Middle School
R J Baskett Middle School is a public middle school in Gas City, IN, part of Mississinewa Community School Corp, serving approximately 501 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,003 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R J Baskett Middle School
What grades does R J Baskett Middle School serve?
R J Baskett Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend R J Baskett Middle School?
R J Baskett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R J Baskett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R J Baskett Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R J Baskett Middle School rank in IN?
R J Baskett Middle School ranks #1,003 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is R J Baskett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
R J Baskett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 R J Baskett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R J Baskett Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R J Baskett Middle School a charter school?
No, R J Baskett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R J Baskett Middle School a Title I school?
No, R J Baskett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R J Baskett Middle School?
70.3% of students at R J Baskett 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (765) 674-8536
- Area population (ZIP 46933)
- 6,469
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 46933; 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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