Covington Middle School

Summary:

Covington Middle School is a public middle school in Covington, Indiana, serving 190 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Covington Community School Corp, which is ranked 59 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Covington Middle School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math often exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 13.7% to 15.8% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a significant population of students from low-income families, with 44.74% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the challenges of a high percentage of students from low-income families, Covington Middle School has been effective in supporting student learning and academic achievement. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, and the district is investing resources to support its diverse student population. However, addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students could be areas of focus for the school and district moving forward.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 514 Railroad St
       Covington, IN  47932


(765) 793-4451

District: Covington Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,183 Help


Students who attend Covington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Covington Community High School

Feeder schools for Covington Middle School:

Elementary:    Covington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Covington Middle School ranks better than 73% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Covington Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Covington Middle School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Covington Middle School is $10,183.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Covington Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Covington Middle School 131st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Covington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Covington Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington Community School Corp 71st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Covington Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.03 137th 222 38.3%
2005 35.32 300th 370 18.9%
2006 53.12 203rd 375 45.9%
2007 56.53 182nd 382 52.4%
2008 41.90 283rd 392 27.8%
2009 53.84 213th 423 49.6%
2010 66.03 145th 428 66.1%
2011 71.50 116th 451 74.3%
2012 69.78 117th 447 73.8%
2013 53.70 241st 444 45.7%
2014 67.20 151st 470 67.9%
2015 71.75 118th 485 75.7%
2016 65.61 160th 494 67.6%
2017 73.25 102nd 472 78.4%
2018 72.12 126th 473 73.4%
2019 76.22 88th 470 81.3%
2021 83.89 60th 483 87.6%
2022 82.20 70th 490 85.7%
2023 74.02 106th 489 78.3%
2024 70.37 131st 485 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Covington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 260 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1989 246 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1990 242 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1991 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1994 249 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1995 256 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 256 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 244 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 244 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 240 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 232 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2001 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 226 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2003 226 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2004 224 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 233 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 229 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 226
2008 216 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 223
2009 218 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 224
2010 214 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 5 223
2011 224 0 2 5 0 0 4 0 235
2012 239 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 247
2013 238 0 0 12 0 0 3 0 253
2014 213 0 1 12 0 0 4 0 230
2015 193 0 2 14 0 0 4 0 213
2016 196 1 1 9 0 0 3 0 210
2017 198 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 211
2018 212 2 1 7 0 0 5 0 227
2019 202 1 2 9 0 0 8 0 222
2020 190 0 2 10 0 0 11 0 213
2021 177 0 1 10 0 0 11 0 199
2022 179 2 0 15 0 0 5 0 201
2023 169 2 0 15 0 0 4 0 190
2024 174 2 0 17 1 0 6 0 200

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Covington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 15.2 17.2 4.2
1989 250 14.8 16.8 8.8
1990 248 13.8 17.9 10.1
1991 245 13.8 17.7 12.7
1992 248 15.5 16.0 13.3
1993 239 15.1 15.8 13
1994 252 15.6 16.2 14.7
1995 257 15.7 16.4 13.2
1996 257 15.7 16.4 13.2
1997 248 16.0 15.5 14.9
1998 248 13.9 17.8 14.9
1999 246 13.9 17.7 21.5
2000 235 13.5 17.4 24.3
2001 223 13.8 16.2 23.3
2002 227 14.7 15.4 30
2003 227 14.7 15.4 30
2004 227 13.2 17.2 31.7
2005 235 13.3 17.7 31.5
2006 230 12.2 18.9 41.7
2007 226 n/a n/a 34.5
2008 223 12.2 18.3 41.8
2009 224 12.2 18.4 31.1
2010 223 12.6 17.6 32.1
2011 235 13.4 17.5 37.4
2012 247 n/a n/a 40.9
2013 253 17.8 14.1 43.5
2014 230 20.5 11.2 41.3
2015 213 18.0 11.8 47.4
2016 210 20.0 10.5 37.6
2017 211 19.7 10.7 36.5
2018 227 21.9 10.3 43.2
2019 222 20.5 10.8 42.3
2020 213 19.5 10.9 44.6
2021 199 18.0 11.0 33.2
2022 201 14.0 14.3 34.3
2023 190 15.0 12.6 44.7
2024 200 15.5 12.9 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Covington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 15.2 17.2 4.2
1989 250 14.8 16.8 8.8
1990 248 13.8 17.9 10.1
1991 245 13.8 17.7 12.7
1992 248 15.5 16.0 13.3
1993 239 15.1 15.8 13
1994 252 15.6 16.2 14.7
1995 257 15.7 16.4 13.2
1996 257 15.7 16.4 13.2
1997 248 16.0 15.5 14.9
1998 248 13.9 17.8 14.9
1999 246 13.9 17.7 21.5
2000 235 13.5 17.4 24.3
2001 223 13.8 16.2 23.3
2002 227 14.7 15.4 30
2003 227 14.7 15.4 30
2004 227 13.2 17.2 31.7
2005 235 13.3 17.7 31.5
2006 230 12.2 18.9 41.7
2007 226 n/a n/a 34.5
2008 223 12.2 18.3 41.8
2009 224 12.2 18.4 31.1
2010 223 12.6 17.6 32.1
2011 235 13.4 17.5 37.4
2012 247 n/a n/a 40.9
2013 253 17.8 14.1 43.5
2014 230 20.5 11.2 41.3
2015 213 18.0 11.8 47.4
2016 210 20.0 10.5 37.6
2017 211 19.7 10.7 36.5
2018 227 21.9 10.3 43.2
2019 222 20.5 10.8 42.3
2020 213 19.5 10.9 44.6
2021 199 18.0 11.0 33.2
2022 201 14.0 14.3 34.3
2023 190 15.0 12.6 44.7
2024 200 15.5 12.9 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Covington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (3.6%) $7,679 (96.4%) $7,965
2020 $275 (3.5%) $7,544 (96.5%) $7,819
2021 $662 (7.3%) $8,400 (92.7%) $9,062
2022 $590 (5.8%) $9,593 (94.2%) $10,183

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Covington Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 489 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Middle School)54.844.4
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Community School Corp)54.844.4
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Covington Middle School)65.848.2
 17.7%
   6th Grade Math (Covington Community School Corp)65.848.2
 17.7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Covington Middle School)56.231.5
 24.7%
   6th Grade Science (Covington Community School Corp)56.231.5
 24.7%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Middle School)72.345.6
 26.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Community School Corp)72.345.6
 26.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Covington Middle School)49.236.8
 12.4%
   7th Grade Math (Covington Community School Corp)49.236.8
 12.4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Middle School)52.563.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Community School Corp)52.563.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Covington Middle School)42.649.1
 6.5%
   8th Grade Math (Covington Community School Corp)42.649.1
 6.5%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students222190
 14.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White202169
 16.3%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%44.7%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Covington Middle School

Covington Middle School ranks 131st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Covington Middle School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Covington Middle School.

Students who attend Covington Middle School usually go on to attend Covington Community High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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